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n_nazir's review against another edition
2.0
Can’t quite get over the casual disclosure about murder about half way through the book...
shanaqui's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
3.0
There was nothing terribly new to me in Sway, mostly because I've read a couple of books on bias and other books with overlapping themes before. I think it could've used some more editing, to avoid so much information needing to be footnoted with long explanations. In some sections, there was a footnote in every page, and not all of them needed to be like that -- less technical terms could be used first to introduce the technical term, or explanations could have been embedded in the text. As it was, it really interrupted the flow, even for me (I generally didn't need the footnoted information, but I had to glance down to check that's what the footnote was).
There's a lot of useful information about bias and how we understand it, though sometimes based on small/unreplicated studies that could've used more discussion.
There's a lot of useful information about bias and how we understand it, though sometimes based on small/unreplicated studies that could've used more discussion.
heatherinthenether's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting but tough
While full of really interesting information, it was extremely dense and tough to get through. There were several parts where the scientific information was so specific and academic that I had to read through it several times to be sure I was understanding the message.
While full of really interesting information, it was extremely dense and tough to get through. There were several parts where the scientific information was so specific and academic that I had to read through it several times to be sure I was understanding the message.
emilykgraves's review against another edition
4.0
A thoroughly researched and written book that highlights the way bias permeates every aspect of our life, the evolutionary reasons why, and they effects from our unconscious actions.
This was a book I was motivated to stick with and I needed time to read, re-read, digest, and learn from. I found the large chapter about gender bias to be a quicker read and gave me momentum and purpose for finishing all 413 pages. Sheesh.
I was very intrigued to read and think critically about how AI and current machine learning technology can compound systemic and personal bias. I feel my mind has been opened in many ways. A definite recommendation.
This was a book I was motivated to stick with and I needed time to read, re-read, digest, and learn from. I found the large chapter about gender bias to be a quicker read and gave me momentum and purpose for finishing all 413 pages. Sheesh.
I was very intrigued to read and think critically about how AI and current machine learning technology can compound systemic and personal bias. I feel my mind has been opened in many ways. A definite recommendation.
skylerher's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced