tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050813142440628460.post8050874826779750638..comments2024-03-21T19:58:45.639-04:00Comments on Second Life Newser: Announcement: This Week At The Science Circle: "Big Data: Road to the Future or Just Weapons of Math Destruction?"Bixyl Shuftanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409792769906782556noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050813142440628460.post-74133639481134679932020-02-18T02:44:25.980-05:002020-02-18T02:44:25.980-05:00O’Neil presents many examples of ways in which alg...O’Neil presents many examples of ways in which algorithms are being used and often misused in many parts of society. Writing in a conversational style, she keeps her outrage at some practices on a steady simmer throughout the book. Her plea is that we need fairness and accountability in the application of mathematical models. She explores the use of models by schools, courts, credit providers, employers and others. If your mind is open to the possibility that aspects of “fact-based” analysis or the application of big data might be detrimental, be sure to read <a href="https://makingpdf.com/weapons-of-math-destruction-pdf/" rel="nofollow">this book</a>.Jognhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00980853575783613955noreply@blogger.com