What do you know about algorithms? Are you a fan of math? Chances are if you are a fan of math then you know what an algorithm is. But, do you know how it can affect every day of your life? Sounds strange but true. In the book “Weapons of Math Destruction”, all of these topics are covered.
FYI Book Club: ‘Weapons of Math Destruction’ counts the ways algorithms hurt everyone #dyscalculia
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Algorithms are part of our daily lives.
In the book, it involved how big data increases the inequality and threatens democracy in many ways. It also discovers how today there is a high reliance on complex algorithms and mathematical models that are often flawed. These models can affect your mortgage approval and rates along with even getting the job that you were qualified for.
Key Takeaways:
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Algorithms can be used in more way than just math, including ways that it might affect your day to day that you might not be aware of.
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This can include your mortgage rates, the stock market or the job that you are qualified for that you did not get.
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This book outlines algorithms and the impact that it has on business and every day along with a question and answers with the author within the article.
