Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy

Weapons of Math Destruction is a groundbreaking book that exposes the dark side of Big Data and its unregulated models, which threaten to rip apart our social fabric.

Written by a former Wall Street quant, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of how mathematical models are being used to make decisions that affect our lives, from school admissions to health insurance premiums.

The author reveals the flaws in these models and their potential to reinforce discrimination, punish the downtrodden, and undermine democracy.

With a gift for analogy and a deep understanding of the power and risks of mathematical models, the author offers a valuable observation of the weaponization of Big Data.

This book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the impact of technology on society and the need for greater regulation and oversight in the use of data to make decisions that affect our lives.