Man-Made: How the bias of the past is being built into the future

26/06/2023 34 min Episodio 28
Man-Made: How the bias of the past is being built into the future

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In this episode Johanna speaks with author and journalist Tracey Spicer about her new book, Man-made: how the bias of the past is being built into the future. The book explores the history of discrimination in technology and the importance of diversity and inclusion in today's tech ecosystem. Spicer makes a case for a new social contract, one that would see people holding the power over machines.     Relevant Links: Tracey Spicer website: https://traceyspicer.com.au/  Tracey Spicer new book, Man-made: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Man-Made/Tracey-Spicer/9781761106378  Dr. Joy Buolamwini: https://www.poetofcode.com/  Dr. Joy Buolamwini TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/joy_buolamwini_how_i_m_fighting_bias_in_algorithms  Algorithmic Justice League: https://www.ajl.org/  Coded Bias, Netflix documentary: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81328723  Professor Yolande Strengers: https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/yolande-strengers    Follow:  Tracey Spicer on Twitter: @TraceySpicer  Tracey Spicer on LinkedIn: Tracey Spicer AM GAICD Dr. Joy Buolamwini on Twitter: @jovialjoy Yolande Strengers  on Twitter: @YolandeStrengSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.