Algorithms in an Imperfect World

Overview

In this module, students consider how social problems like homelessness and inequality differ from the sorts of problems they have learned to solve with algorithms. Students are introduced to the concept of a wicked problem, as well as various interpretations of inequality/inequity, and explore how candidate recommendation systems could be built to promote equity in hiring.

Contributors

  • Ethics materials by Kathleen Creel, Diana Acosta-Navas, Benjamin Xie, Daniel Webber, Ece Korkmaz, Ananya Karthik, and Ricky Parada.

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