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> but do not show bias. At best they show disparate impact

I have no interest in playing but-what-does-the-exact-dictionary-definition-say semantics games.

> I have no interest in playing but-what-does-the-exact-dictionary-definition-say semantics games.

That's certainly reasonable, but actually you're responding to a statistical argument about a statistical study, made by a statistician.

It would seem tendentious to argue that these numbers are unconnected to systemic social bias, but he is not making such an argument.

The funny thing is that the dictionary definition supports your point, not yummyfajitas.

bias: prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

If you are going to argue a single dictionary definition, you should immediately stop holding a mouse when using a computer. Rodents don't like being held for long times, be connected electrically to a machine, nor do they like being rubbed on a pad.

I think the obvious answer here is to genetically engineer a "computer mouse" that can mentally work complex algorithms, as supplied via a pet training clicker.

Then, you'll be able to click your computer mouse to solve problems.

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