> ... an algorithm is just a rule expressed innumbers, and there’s no hard line separating simple rules of thumb like the Apgar from the most complex mathematical formulas.

> ... more than flawless data—is data whose flaws are known and appreciated by everyone
involved. Appreciating the limits of people-judging empower us to use them responsibly.

- https://www.oreilly.com/radar/reclaiming-the-stories-that-algorithms-tell/
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Reclaiming the stories that algorithms tell

Getting curious about the numbers attached to other people can help us to use data wisely—and to see others clearly.

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