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Book Discussion: Weapons of Math Destruction


Date: Friday, November 19, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Campus: Other
Location: Zoom - Register for Details

Weapons of Math Destruction is a book by Cathy O'Neil that examines the dangers of using “Big Data” to make decisions that can alter the course of people's lives. “Weapons of Math Destruction” (or WMDs) are Big Data models that use algorithms to make decisions. WMDs ignore nuance and often rely on flawed data.

PRE-REQUISITE: Please read or listen to the book linked here at

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Book Discussion: Weapons of Math Destruction


Date: Friday, November 19, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Campus: Other
Location: Zoom - Register for Details

Weapons of Math Destruction is a book by Cathy O'Neil that examines the dangers of using “Big Data” to make decisions that can alter the course of people's lives. “Weapons of Math Destruction” (or WMDs) are Big Data models that use algorithms to make decisions. WMDs ignore nuance and often rely on flawed data.

PRE-REQUISITE: Please read or listen to the book linked here at

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Sinclair faculty/staff/students:  Register here

Community members:  Register here