DFN Book Club - Weapons of Math Destruction
Description
Welcome back to season two of the Data Feminism Network podcast. This season, we will be sharing some of our favourite data feminism books with you, to give you a foundation of literature to explore how algorithms and data can exacerbate inequality.
In this episode, Mycala and Jade discuss Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’Neil. We unpack examples where algorithms yield unfair, inequitable results, from prison sentencing to university and teacher ratings.
If you enjoyed this episode, register for our upcoming Weapons of Math Destruction book club!
- Register here for Monday March 6, 9am PST / 12pm EST
- Register here for Tuesday March 7, 5:30 pm PST / 8:30 pm EST
We also encourage you to support the author by purchasing the book - use our FREE study guide as a supporting resource to help you absorb key themes and concepts.
To listen to another podcast which features Cathy O'Neil referenced by Jade in this episode, click here.
Check out Cathy O Neil's website here.
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