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Data science ethics book club #4

Think that discussing the ethics and impacts of data science is important, but also, kind of fun? Our next data science ethics bookclub is on automation with a focus on self-driving cars and we'd love you to join the discussion. We are reading Car Wars by Cory Doctorow (2016).  *FAQs* Why are we doing this? There's a lot of good writing out there and one of the most important principles (even in our own ethical principles) is to discuss and debate the ethical questions. We hope this will help people gain the tools they need to think about this in their jobs or in DataKind projects, or in encountering algorithmic tools in their everyday life. But if all you get out of it is some friendly discussion over a coffee or beer, that works too :-) Do I need to be a data scientist to participate? Nope. We'll have a mix of technical and non-technical reading material. The aim is to think about data science in a context of ethical impacts and consequences - and that affects everybody! Is there an online option? We will be hosting an online group alongisde the in-person event - if you'd like to join remotely, let us know ([email protected]). We'll also be live tweeting using the hashtag #DKbookclub and taking comments/questions. I have a brilliant idea for reading material/a theme! Who do I tell? We love suggestions! Tell us at [email protected]