“Weapons of Math Destruction is a gripping, honest alarm bell. It recognizes that models are not going to go away; as tools for identifying individuals in distress, they are astonishing. Yet, as tools of punishment and disenfranchisement, they are terrifying. Cathy O'Neil's book is important precisely because the author trusts in the science of data. It is a crash course of vital importance, showing why we must investigate how the systems around us operate and demand that they be improved.” Cory Doctorow, author of Little Brother and co-editor of Boing Boing
“Many algorithms are enslaved to power imbalances and biases. If you don’t want these algorithms to become your masters, read Cathy O’Neil’s Weapons of Math Destruction to deconstruct the latest rising tyranny of an arrogant establishment.” Ralph Nader, author of Unsafe at Any Speed
“The next time you hear someone uncritically raving about the wonders of big data, show them Weapons of Math Destruction. You’ll help them understand a lot.” Felix Salmon, Fusion
“From job hunting to finding a spouse, predictive algorithms silently shape and control our destiny. Cathy O’Neil takes us on a journey of anger and surprises, with a voice that makes you feel like you’re having a casual conversation. Yet, the subject is serious. We must confront technology.” Linda Tirado, author of Hand to Mouth: Living in Bootstrap America
