Cathy O'Neil

O’Neil is the author of The Shame Machine: Who Profits in the Age of Humiliation and the bestselling Weapons of Math Destruction. She received her PhD in mathematics from Harvard and has worked in finance, tech, and academia. O’Neil is a regular contributor to Bloomberg Opinion.

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How Big Tech Weaponizes Our Shame

Shame is a visceral, instinctual response. We react violently to shaming by others, either by feeling shame or by feeling outraged at the attempt. This human hardwiring, which historically salvaged our reputations and preserved our...

By Cathy O'Neil
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