Your stepdad is not @Exadra37 is he

Joking aside, there is probably some element of truth in this and it would probably apply to pretty much all of the huge conglomerates. As much as I love Apple products, and services like Google Search, Google Earth and Street View, until they adopt a principle higher than that of making money they are almost always going to fall short of doing net good. It’s not at all ‘cool’ making billions and not doing anywhere near as good with it as you could - people (and in particular the younger generations) are far more with it and far more progressively minded now.

This is why I love tech and this industry so much, because as developers we have a real chance to make a difference and usher in change. You know what they say, the bad is often a catalyst for good… and they may not know it, but all these companies not taking corporate responsibility seriously are just feeding the desire for others to do better… and I’m sure they/we will!

I don’t think companies are “good” or “bad” consistently, most of the time a company decisions are driven by profit. Also any company can act differently in different circumstances.

That’s true IMO. When people classify a company as “good” that’s only because the company’s business goals temporarily align with your values. And that can change at any time.