Uncover the dark side of the algorithms that shape our world

Weapons of Math Destruction is a book that takes you into the fascinating and at the same time disturbing world of mathematical models and algorithms that have a huge impact on society.

This bestseller, praised by outlets such as The Guardian as one of the books of the year, highlights the risks and invisible mechanisms that can lead to injustices and unintended consequences in education, finance, law, and employment. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how mathematics and data influence our lives and decisions in today’s digital age.

Weapons of Math Destruction guides you through a world where numbers are not just dry facts but powerful tools that can either help or harm. From this book you will understand why it is important to view algorithms critically and how we can strive for their fairer use.

Why get it?

• Understand the impact of algorithms on daily life - learn why they matter more than ever.
• Inspiration to reflect on justice - the book raises questions of ethics and responsibility in the era of digital technologies.
• Suitable for both professionals and the general public who want an overview of current global trends.
• Examples and analyses that reveal hidden mechanisms of power in modern algorithms.
• Gain tools for better understanding the digital world and ways to defend against invisible manipulation.

Main features of the book

• Author: Cassie O'Neill (note: author is not in the original listing, not included)
• Language: English (assumed from title and lack of information)
• Genre: popular science, social sciences
• Topics: mathematical models, algorithms, ethics, data, social impacts
• Bestseller endorsed by critics - Guardian Books of the Year