1st Edition

Systemic Bias Algorithms and Society

Edited By Michael Filimowicz Copyright 2022
90 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

90 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

90 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Systemic Bias: Algorithms and Society looks at issues of computational bias in the contexts of cultural works, metaphors of magic and mathematics in tech culture, and workplace psychometrics. The output of computational models is directly tied not only to their inputs but to the relationships and assumptions embedded in their model design, many of which are of a social and cultural, rather... Read more

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Biography

Michael Filimowicz is Senior Lecturer in the School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) at Simon Fraser University. He has a background in computer-mediated communications, audiovisual production, new media art, and creative writing. His research develops new multimodal display technologies and forms, exploring novel form factors across different application contexts including gaming, immersive exhibitions, and simulations.