Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy

Name: Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy
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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A former Wall Street quant sounds the alarm on Big Data and the mathematical models that threaten to rip apart our social fabric—with a new afterword “A manual for the twenty-first-century citizen . . . relevant and urgent.”—Financial Times NATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • The Boston Globe • Wired • Fortune • Kirkus Reviews • The Guardian • Nature • On Point We live in the age of the algorithm. Increasingly, the decisions that affect our lives—where we go to school, whether we can get a job or a loan, how much we pay for health insurance—are being made not by humans, but by machines. In theory, this should lead to greater fairness: Everyone is judged according to the same rules. But as mathematician and data scientist Cathy O’Neil reveals, the mathematical models being used today are unregulated and uncontestable, even when they’re wrong. Most troubling, they reinforce discrimination—propping up the lucky, punishing the downtrodden, and undermining our democracy in the process. Welcome to the dark side of Big Data.

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Discover the shocking truth behind the rise of big data and how it's contributing to the widening gap in society. Introducing "Weapons of Math Destruction," a thought-provoking book that uncovers the dark side of data-driven decision making. From discriminatory algorithms to biased predictions, this compelling read exposes the hidden dangers of relying on big data and its impact on democracy.

Uncover the secrets that corporations and governments don't want you to know. With "Weapons of Math Destruction," you'll gain a deeper understanding of how data algorithms can perpetuate inequality. This eye-opening book not only reveals the flaws of these mathematical models but also presents real-life case studies that showcase their detrimental effects on marginalized communities.

Don't let yourself be kept in the dark any longer. Educate yourself about the potential dangers of big data and take a stand against the inequality it perpetuates. With "Weapons of Math Destruction" as your guide, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and insights needed to make informed decisions and challenge the status quo.

Get your copy of "Weapons of Math Destruction" today and embark on a journey to uncover the truth. Arm yourself with knowledge and be part of the movement to protect democracy. Order now!

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