Are There Any Non-Woke Operating Systems?
This YouTube video explores the surprisingly difficult question of finding non-“woke” operating systems. The key points are:
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Major OSes are overwhelmingly “woke”: The creator argues that mainstream operating systems like Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, and nearly all Linux distributions are heavily influenced by what he terms “woke” ideology, citing examples of DEI initiatives, hiring practices, and responses to social events as evidence. He emphasizes that the problem isn’t simply political affiliation of individuals involved but the weaponization of these ideologies to harm or exclude certain groups.
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Linux, despite open-source nature, is also heavily “woke”: The video specifically points to the Linux Foundation, Red Hat (and its parent company IBM), and Debian as examples of organizations within the Linux ecosystem exhibiting “woke” behavior, including banning users for political expression and implementing discriminatory hiring practices.
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Limited non-“woke” options exist: The viable alternatives identified are very limited:
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OpenBSD: Highlighted as a Unix-like OS that actively tries to remain apolitical. This is presented as the best current option for those seeking a non-“woke” OS.
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Retro operating systems: Older operating systems (pre-dating the current “woke” era) like OS/2, AmigaOS, MS-DOS, or older versions of Unix are suggested as another alternative, acknowledging that even the developers of these systems may hold different views now.
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The problem extends beyond specific companies: The pervasive nature of “woke” ideology in the tech industry is a major concern. The host encourages whistleblowing on problematic practices within tech companies and foundations.
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The creator’s personal experience: The creator reveals their own experience of being excluded from open-source projects due to their perceived political views, further illustrating the extent of the problem. They end by admitting their own usage of “woke” operating systems, highlighting the challenge of avoiding them entirely in the current tech landscape.