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Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy
This episode explores how big data algorithms, often perceived as objective, can subtly perpetuate and amplify societal inequalities. We delve into the hidden biases embedded in these systems, examining their profound impact on individual lives, communities, and the very notion of a fair society.
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“This episode explores how big data algorithms, often perceived as objective, can subtly perpetuate and amplify societal inequalities. We delve into the hidden biases embedded in these systems, examining their profound impact on individual lives, communities, and the very notion of a fair society.”
— Cathy O'Neil, Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy
algorithmic bias, big data, data ethics
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of algorithmic bias, big data, data ethics and better judgment in how they apply it.
Cathy O'Neil brings a credible and useful lens to algorithmic bias, big data, data ethics, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.