{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695ead68a32e86d775858194/695eadcb1c1db1c5bdfb737f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Weapons of Math Destruction Edition","description":"<p>On this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil, author of, <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Weapons-Math-Destruction-Increases-Inequality/dp/0553418815\"><em>Weapons of Math Destruction</em></a>, and<strong><em> </em></strong><a href=\"http://www.slate.com/authors.jordan_weissmann.html\"><strong><em>Slate</em></strong></a> Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann dive into Cathy’s new book, “Weapons of Math Destruction.” </p><p>We discuss the worst math how algorithms can fail us, breakdown examples from criminal justice and insurance, and talk about “the way forward” when it comes to regulation, transparency, and ethics. </p><p>Check out other Panoply podcasts at itunes.com/panoply.</p><p>Email: slatemoney@slate.com</p><p>Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/felixsalmon\">@felixsalmon</a>, <a href=\"https://twitter.com/mathbabedotorg\">@mathbabedotorg</a>, <a href=\"https://twitter.com/JHWeissmann\">@JHWeissmann</a></p><p>Production by <a href=\"https://twitter.com/veralynmedia\">Veralyn Williams</a>.</p><p>Slate Money is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by going to <a href=\"http://Casper.com/slatemoney\"><strong>Casper.com/slatemoney</strong></a> and using the promo code <strong>slatemoney.</p><p></strong>And by Audible. Explore Audible’s unmatched selection of audiobooks, original audio shows, news, comedy, and more. Get a free audiobook with a 30 day trial at <a href=\"http://Audible.com/money\"><strong>Audible.com/money</strong></a><strong>.</p><p></strong>And by Trunk Club. Look your best in clothes hand-picked by your own personal stylist. Get started today at <a href=\"http://TrunkClub.com/money\"><strong>TrunkClub.com/money</strong></a>.</p><p> </p>","author_name":"Slate Podcasts"}