Weapons of Math Destruction Cathy O’Neil - Data Algorithms Society Tech

In Weapons of Math Destruction, Cathy O’Neil exposes the hidden dangers of big data and algorithms that increasingly shape modern life. From hiring decisions and credit scoring to education and policing, she reveals how opaque mathematical models can reinforce inequality, punish the vulnerable, and operate without accountability.

O’Neil shows how these systems are often built with flawed assumptions, yet still treated as objective truth. Through real-world examples, she illustrates how data-driven tools can scale bias and create feedback loops that are difficult to escape. This book is a critical look at the power of algorithms—and the urgent need for transparency and fairness in a data-driven world.