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Discover the compelling insights of 'Technically Wrong', a thought-provoking book that delves into the intricacies of today's digital landscape. This brand new edition, published by W W Norton & Company in 2018, features 240 pages of critical analysis that challenge the ethical dilemmas surrounding technology design. In a world where buying groceries, tracking health, and finding dates have migrated online, few pause to consider the design flaws and biases embedded in these digital products. From chatbots that harass women to sign-up forms that neglect LGBTQ+ individuals, and algorithms that disproportionately impact minorities, this book offers an unflinching examination of the tech industry’s hidden pitfalls. 'Technically Wrong' seeks to illuminate the often-overlooked assumptions that govern our online interactions and urges readers to demand better practices from tech companies. Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate digital services critically by exploring the values and processes that shape them. Free shipping is available for this item, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, note that it cannot be canceled. This essential read is a must-have for anyone interested in understanding the deeper implications of today's technology and its societal impact.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393356045
Year: 2018
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 240
Description:
Buying groceries, tracking our health, finding a date: whatever we want to do, odds are that we can now do it online. But few of us ask how all these digital products are designed or why. It's time we changed that. Many of the services we rely on are full of oversights, biases and downright ethical nightmares. Chatbots that harass women. Sign-up forms that fail anyone who's not straight. Social media sites that send messages about dead relatives. Algorithms that put more black people behind bars.
Technically Wrong takes an unflinching look at the values, processes and assumptions that lead to these problems and more. Wachter-Boettcher demystifies the tech industry, leaving those of us on the other side of the screen better prepared to make informed choices about the services we use”and demand more from the companies behind them.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393356045
Year: 2018
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 240
Description:
Buying groceries, tracking our health, finding a date: whatever we want to do, odds are that we can now do it online. But few of us ask how all these digital products are designed or why. It's time we changed that. Many of the services we rely on are full of oversights, biases and downright ethical nightmares. Chatbots that harass women. Sign-up forms that fail anyone who's not straight. Social media sites that send messages about dead relatives. Algorithms that put more black people behind bars.
Technically Wrong takes an unflinching look at the values, processes and assumptions that lead to these problems and more. Wachter-Boettcher demystifies the tech industry, leaving those of us on the other side of the screen better prepared to make informed choices about the services we use”and demand more from the companies behind them.