Man-Made: How the bias of the past is being built into the future
Description
In this episode Johanna speaks with author and journalist Tracey Spicer about her new book, Man-made: how the bias of the past is being built into the future. The book explores the history of discrimination in technology and the importance of diversity and inclusion in today's tech ecosystem. Spicer makes a case for a new social contract, one that would see people holding the power over machines.
Relevant Links:
Tracey Spicer website: https://traceyspicer.com.au/
Tracey Spicer new book, Man-made: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Man-Made/Tracey-Spicer/9781761106378
Dr. Joy Buolamwini: https://www.poetofcode.com/
Dr. Joy Buolamwini TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/joy_buolamwini_how_i_m_fighting_bias_in_algorithms
Algorithmic Justice League: https://www.ajl.org/
Coded Bias, Netflix documentary: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81328723
Professor Yolande Strengers: https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/yolande-strengers
Follow:
Tracey Spicer on Twitter: @TraceySpicer
Tracey Spicer on LinkedIn: Tracey Spicer AM GAICD
Dr. Joy Buolamwini on Twitter: @jovialjoy
Yolande Strengers on Twitter: @YolandeStrengSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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