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Many papers from the #govalgo conference I'm tweeting from today are available here: governingalgorithms.org/resources/disc…
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#govalgo folks: Face recognition systems are better at tracking *light* skinned faces, not dark skin. And the reason has to do with lighting
Patina of respectability & mathematical rigor over what actually protects insiders' pockets @FrankPasquale on financial firm algos #govalgo
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Historians: what are your favorite texts on religious fears of / response to science?
I suspect historical theological responses to scientific revolution can help explain contemporary anxieties about computation. #govalgo
::giggle:: I'm mega humored to be ref'ed in Life in Academic Publishing (animated gif goodness) bit.ly/15Lal8C (tx @josephcalamia)
Old fogie complaint: Why do so many basic tech tools get *worse* w/ each new rev? I hate feature creep at the expense of functionality. Grr.
I'm sad to miss DataEDGE at my alma mater this year but if you're in Berkeley at the end of May, check it out: bit.ly/10qb3zm
Five jars of gefilte fish have taken up space in the fridge since Passover. I loathe the stuff. But we found someone who loves it: the cat!!
Fun piece on the fallacies of big data in Foreign Policy by @katecrawford: atfp.co/13n8DGY
Is it just me or does the Ender's Game trailer pretty much give away the ending?
Yesterday, I posted a question to LinkedIn. In case you missed it, How Would You Define Work in a Networked World? linkd.in/10CciLm
"How would you define work in a networked world?" linkd.in/10dyxNB (new post by moi on LinkedIn)
Warning: Very addicting. RT @betaworks: Dots - a game about connecting bit.ly/12ncOP3
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For all of you science geeks, check out Nautilus, a new online magazine on science, culture & philosophy nautil.us
New academic article on human trafficking by Mitali Thakor & me: "Networked trafficking" bit.ly/11JpL8n
"When Your Twitter Friend Turns Out To Be The Boston Bomber" - analysis of Dzhokhar's network by @gilgul: bit.ly/14TPb7S
Mike @ananny draws on Gandhi "speak only if it improves upon the silence" to critique media coverage of Boston: bit.ly/ZkAINU
"Sign posting does not mean you hang the signs up!!" #academic-humor
As @flouish explained, in this made-for-TV movie, Boston citizens aren't the stars; they're the extras. (Extras always get screwed.)
I suspect initial media attention feels good. Everyone wants to talk right now. But how will the hounding feel later? Already seeing anger.
Suspect had ~300 followers yesterday; now over 25K. His friends are expressing mixed emotions w/o realizing they're in the spotlight.
I cringe watching teens speculate about their former classmate on Twitter. They have no idea how visible they are to media/police right now.
:( Waking up to sadness & uncertainty. {{hug}} to everyone in Boston.
OMG. Just submitted my manuscript to Yale to begin the production process. Still need to clear copyediting, but OMG. Brain. Hurts.
An amazing team of researchers, librarians, and others have just launched the Digital Public Library of America: bit.ly/11hGBL7 YAY!
Read this immigration story with human trafficking issues in mind: nyti.ms/125xMFo And be sad about how US gov't treats children.
Brain hurts. Trying to finalize my bloody book conclusion. Conclusions are the hardest things to write. Almost done. Almost.
.@katecrawford ::giggle:: The notion of an "accidental onion article" is an awesome concept! I wonder how many more of those we can find.
!?! “We have elected to put our money & faith in a mathematical framework that's free of politics & human error” nyti.ms/16TV4PI
I'm *fascinated* by those who think that algorithms & statistics are unbiased or that tech is neutral. See next tweet for case-in-point:
New report that may be of interest: Young people & sexting in Australia: ethics, representation & the law: bit.ly/123e6C1 (take 2)
why I’m quitting Mendeley (& why my employer has nothing to do with it) bit.ly/10ZElrB (blog post by moi)
Mendeley cannot fix Elsevier's reputation. Elsevier published fake journals, backed SOPA, uses bundles to screw scholars/libraries. Too evil
Uggh. Elsevier has officially bought Mendeley. Time to export data and move on. Saaaaad. I really liked Mendeley. tcrn.ch/16JswZ4
Tell Congress not to expand the Computer Fraud & Abuse Act. @DemandJustice offers details: bit.ly/16IW8pF
If you care about tech & human trafficking and want context to our how-to primer, I wrote this blog piece: bit.ly/YGIYaD
Researchers passionate about combating exploitation of youth teamed up to provide this advice for tech folks: bit.ly/Y8uIUz
How to Responsibly Create Technological Interventions to Address the Domestic Sex Trafficking of Minors: bit.ly/Y8uIUz
G successfully wheeled me to Radio City Music Hall to see Leonard Cohen! I am sooo excited!!!! <grin>
An intense & powerful reflection on having an abortion by @mollycrabapple: bit.ly/16DRGbA
I wonder if letters of recommendation from women are treated differently than those from men... Any data out there?
I am a world class klutz. Tripped over bedding, tore/sprained foot. Immobile for 6 weeks. ::shaking head:: How do I do this to myself!?!?
I guess I thought 'grok' went beyond its scifi roots. Heck, it's in my computer's dictionary. Hmm..
Dumb question: Why is "grok" not a broadly understood word? Confused by why editors/collaborators grumble over it.
"Hidden Biases in Big Data" by @katecrawford offers insight relevant to those interested in data: bit.ly/16iBevp
The @nytimes has a great story on Alessandro Acquisti's behavioral economics privacy research: nyti.ms/169IXf6
Me: Why is Mr. Empire rainbow colored?!? G: Did the Court make a decision!?! Me: It's Saturday.... Oh! ::smacking forehead:: Easter!
Why does the tech community hate feminists? A thoughtful reflection on sexism in tech by @alicetiara: bit.ly/YjVRqU
Hysterical commentary on privilege: "Ten Tips Guaranteed to Improve Your Startup Success" by @anildash bit.ly/YhTGUZ