Automation and Inequality
Our discussions on social constructionist approaches to technology and the case history of homophily, led us to discuss the role technology plays in exacerbate inequality in our society. To delve into it a bit further, we will read two short, recent journalistic articles relevant to the topic, and two chapters from a book to set the scene for these articles.
- Robert Booth, “Benefits system automation could plunge claimants deeper into poverty“, the Guardian, Oct 14, 2019.
- Ed Pilkington, “Digital dystopia: how algorithms punish the poor“, the Guardian, Oct 14, 2019
- Virginia Eubank, “Automating Inequality” (Introduction, Chapter 1, and Chapter 2)