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> Apparently google has an Ethicist.

Well, had. From his bio snippet at the bottom: "Ex-Design Ethicist & Product Philosopher @ Google"

It sounded to me like a euphemism for hanging out on the roof waiting for your non compete agreement term to run out.

I don't know that competition is so heavy in the technological ethics industry.

Also, California.

Non-compete agreements are illegal in California. He was probably waiting for his stock options to vest.