{"product_id":"technically-wrong-sexist-apps-biased-algorithms-and-other-threats-of-toxic-tech-9780393356045","title":"Technically Wrong  Sexist Apps Biased Algorithms","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA revealing look at how tech industry bias and blind spots get baked into digital products—and harm us all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The stories she [Sara Wachter-Boettcher] tells... are good, as are the examples she provides of corporate failure.\" -- The Sunday Times\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a powerful read reflecting on the prejudices that lurk within a powerful industry.\" -- Selected as one of the 25 best books for IT leaders - IT Pro\u003cbr\u003e\"Technology permeates life, from grocery shopping to dating apps. Yet we rarely question its design or aims. Web consultant Sara Wachter-Boettcher proffers a damning critique of the ethical dilemmas it poses, and why we need to demand more accountability from tech creators.\" -- Mary Craig rounds up the highlights of this season’s releases. - Nature\u003cbr\u003e\"Thoughtful and entertaining, [\u003cem\u003eTechnically Wrong\u003c\/em\u003e] encourages its readers to give their apps a critical eye, considering the many ways biased programming can influence users. This argument for greater diversity in the technology industry is an important call-to-arms.\" -- The best books of 2018 in tech, science, business and ideas - Wired\u003cbr\u003e\"A must-read in the post-Cambridge Analytica world.\" -- Best tech books 2018: 6 that will expand your mind - London Evening Standard","brand":"WW Norton \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49371711668567,"sku":"9780393356045","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780393356045.jpg?v=1730154262","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/technically-wrong-sexist-apps-biased-algorithms-and-other-threats-of-toxic-tech-9780393356045","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}