77. The Problem with Algorithms - with CATHY O'NEIL

The Eric Norcross Podcast

English - February 14, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 35.1 MB
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In episode 77 of The Eric Norcross Podcast, Eric talks with Cathy O'Neil about problematic algorithms that are responsible for exacerbating all the worst aspects of society. We unpack her book, Weapons of Math Destruction, her Ted Talk, and she introduces her forthcoming book, The Shame Machine.

Cathy O'Neil is a mathematician turned algorithmic auditor.

Intact Discourse:

Cathy's Amazon Authors page: https://www.amazon.com/Cathy-ONeil/e/B00GVH5RY0?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1644454974&sr=8-2

Weapons of Math Destruction: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019B6VCLO/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

The Shame Machine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097QRHT4N/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2

Cathy's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2u_eHHzRto&t=616s

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