Weapons of Math Destruction

Discover the groundbreaking insights of 'Weapons of Math Destruction' by Cathy O'Neil, a must-read for anyone grappling with the consequences of algorithm-driven decision making. This essential book delves into how mathematical models shape our lives, from employment opportunities to loan approvals and insurance costs. Uncover the truth about how these opaque and unregulated algorithms often reinforce biases and discrimination, undermining fairness in our society. O'Neil's compelling narrative guides you through the intricate workings of these 'weapons' that score teachers, evaluate job applications, and even influence our health. Equip yourself with knowledge and learn to navigate the complexities of the digital age responsibly. With 272 pages of thorough analysis and urgent calls for reform, this paperback edition from Penguin UK is designed for readers who seek to understand the algorithms that govern their lives. 'Weapons of Math Destruction' empowers individuals to challenge the status quo and promotes accountability in modeling practices. Take the first step towards being informed about the impacts of technology on democracy and social justice with this insightful work. Plus, enjoy free shipping on your purchase and receive it within 10 days, although additional shipping with other products isn't available. Order your copy today and become an advocate for transparency in algorithm use!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141985411
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272


Description:
We live in the age of the algorithm. Increasingly, the decisions that affect our lives - whether we get a job or a loan, how much we pay for insurance - are being made by mathematical models. In theory, this should lead to greater fairness- everyone is judged according to the same rules, and bias is eliminated. But as Cathy O'Neil reveals in this urgent and necessary book, the opposite is true. The models being used today are opaque, unregulated, and incontestable, even when they're wrong. Most troubling, they reinforce discrimination, creating a toxic cocktail for democracy.Tracing the arc of a person's life, Cathy O'Neil exposes the black box models that shape our future as individuals and as a society. These "weapons of math destruction" score teachers and students, sort CVs, grant or deny loans, evaluate workers, target voters and monitor our health. O'Neil calls on modellers to take more responsibility for their algorithms and on policy makers to regulate their use. But in the end, it's up to us to become more savvy about the models that govern our lives.

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