There's so much wrong with this.
There's so much wrong with this. I would be interested in asking some of you about the technical side of dealing with algorithms and creating software and user interfaces, etc., but I don't really think that's the main problem. Even though it seems to be what decided whether or not the courts made some changes in the one case.
I am appalled by the arrogance of the university professor who supposedly does research on quality of life, among other things (I looked it up), and yet is absolutely sure that because his algorithm is evidence based, it's unassailable. And while the quotes in the article may misrepresent him, they come across with a distinct lack of compassion or humanity.
Further, I'd like to suggest to him that his apparent inability to deal with 3D mechanical objects in this dimension is not analogous to a 20 page algorithm. Even a fancy, new, computerized washing machine is still basically a mechanical object that a surprising number of people could figure out. Some of them could even do it without instructions.
But really, the best example of his unacceptable arrogance and conceit is this quote:
“you’re going to have to trust me that a bunch of smart people determined this is the smart way to do it.”
Yes, implicitly calling the vast majority of people stupid is always an excellent rhetorical tactic to make your point.
https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/21/17144260/healthcare-medicaid-algorithm-arkansas-cerebral-palsy?google_editors_picks=true
https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/21/17144260/healthcare-medicaid-algorithm-arkansas-cerebral-palsy?google_editors_picks=true
I am appalled by the arrogance of the university professor who supposedly does research on quality of life, among other things (I looked it up), and yet is absolutely sure that because his algorithm is evidence based, it's unassailable. And while the quotes in the article may misrepresent him, they come across with a distinct lack of compassion or humanity.
Further, I'd like to suggest to him that his apparent inability to deal with 3D mechanical objects in this dimension is not analogous to a 20 page algorithm. Even a fancy, new, computerized washing machine is still basically a mechanical object that a surprising number of people could figure out. Some of them could even do it without instructions.
But really, the best example of his unacceptable arrogance and conceit is this quote:
“you’re going to have to trust me that a bunch of smart people determined this is the smart way to do it.”
Yes, implicitly calling the vast majority of people stupid is always an excellent rhetorical tactic to make your point.
https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/21/17144260/healthcare-medicaid-algorithm-arkansas-cerebral-palsy?google_editors_picks=true
https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/21/17144260/healthcare-medicaid-algorithm-arkansas-cerebral-palsy?google_editors_picks=true
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