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Technically Wrong
Sexist Apps, Biased Algorithms, and Other Threats of Toxic Tech Technically Wrong: Sexist Apps, Biased Algorithms, and Other Threats of Toxic Tech
240 pages
A sharp, validating wake-up call that pulls back the curtain on the biases baked into our everyday digital lives.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like having a long, validating conversation with a brilliant friend who finally explains why your favorite apps always feel a little bit broken. It moves at a brisk, engaging pace, stripping away the intimidating jargon of Silicon Valley to reveal the deeply human flaws coded into our digital world. The mood is a potent mix of eye-opening revelation and righteous indignation, as the narrative exposes how systemic biases—from sexism to racism—are quietly automated into the products we use every day. Written in clear, conversational prose, it never feels like a dry academic text; instead, it is an urgent, accessible critique. It will delight tech skeptics, ethical designers, and anyone who has ever felt alienated by an algorithm.
- Mood
- eye-opening
- validating
- indignant
- Tone
- critical
- accessible
- urgent
- witty
- exasperated
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- algorithmic bias · systemic inequality · the myth of meritocracy · digital ethics · unintended consequences
- The writing
- Conversational and sharply analytical, effortlessly translating opaque industry practices into relatable, human-centered narratives.
- The arc
- Moves from a comfortable reliance on everyday tech to a state of righteous indignation, culminating in an empowered demand for accountability.
- Who it's for
- Tech workers seeking a more ethical path and everyday users who suspect their apps are quietly working against them.
Content notes
- sexism
- racism
- systemic discrimination
- online harassment
About the book
A revealing look at how tech industry bias and blind spots get baked into digital products--and harm us all.
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