Against the Algorithm
Human Freedom in a Data-Driven World
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Justin E.H.
Smith's 'Against the Algorithm' is described as a work examining how data-driven platforms and hidden algorithms shape expression and human freedom; it was referenced by the author while discussing his changing views during the COVID-19 lockdown.
The episode notes the subtitle as 'Human Freedom in a Data-Driven World' and that the project is under contract with Princeton University Press.
The host plays a brief clip of Smith stumbling over the full subtitle near the episode's end, reaffirming the book title and theme.
The book is discussed in the context of the author's initial tech-critical stance and subsequent re-evaluation of the internet's role during the pandemic.
As the transcript presents this as an in-progress/soon-to-be-published work, detailed publication information beyond the subtitle was not provided.
Smith's 'Against the Algorithm' is described as a work examining how data-driven platforms and hidden algorithms shape expression and human freedom; it was referenced by the author while discussing his changing views during the COVID-19 lockdown.
The episode notes the subtitle as 'Human Freedom in a Data-Driven World' and that the project is under contract with Princeton University Press.
The host plays a brief clip of Smith stumbling over the full subtitle near the episode's end, reaffirming the book title and theme.
The book is discussed in the context of the author's initial tech-critical stance and subsequent re-evaluation of the internet's role during the pandemic.
As the transcript presents this as an in-progress/soon-to-be-published work, detailed publication information beyond the subtitle was not provided.
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