Weapons of Math Destruction
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Weapons of Math Destruction
Cathy O'Neil
8 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2016–2020.
What people on Hacker News said
Shows how rules in modern society can have unintended negative consequences when hidden negative feedback loops emerge from the complex system they are embedded in.
Where it comes up
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- Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best books you read in the past decade? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are your favorite non-fiction books of all time? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- YC's Winter Reading List 2016 · 1 recommendation