So all ya FB haters who apparently I follow here on the Twitter, legitimately and honestly: Can you help me understand why you hate FB so much? What am I missing? (If you can, please provide references to big claims :–)
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1. We know that algorithms are not neutral, but reflect biases of their creators (e.g. https://nyupress.org/9781479837243/algorithms-of-oppression/ …)
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2. We know that computer science field in many countries is heavily sexist and racist, so the representation of society by creators of anything computer-related cannot be complete (e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Programmed-Inequality-Discarded-Technologists-Computing/dp/0262035545 …)
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Right, it’s not a perfect mirror. I think it might be the highest fidelity one we ever had. I certainly think that the broadcast era had more warping, because the Cronkites edited it for a narrative. Now question: is it good to have a better mirror? I don’t know that.
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Okay, so it’s not perfect. So maybe the blame is deserved after all? I think you’re not noticing how your original soundbite’y tweet might actually be offending people whose livelihoods were damaged or destroyed by Facebook’s irresponsible decision-making.
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