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“In addition to their 'do no evil' motto, Googlers have always been guided by another, much less explicit philosophy: 'computational arrogance.'” quote by Evgeny Morozov
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“In addition to their 'do no evil' motto, Googlers have always been guided by another, much less explicit philosophy: 'computational arrogance.'”

Evgeny Morozov

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Source Article: "The New Digital Divide", Evgeny Morozov, 2018

Tech companies often assume their computational models are superior, which can ignore human nuance and ethical concerns.

In simple terms: Computational arrogance overlooks human context.

Key Takeaway

Balance data‑driven decisions with human judgment.

Themes

technology ethics corporate culture critical thinking

Mood

critical analytical

Type

essay thought‑provoking

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • policy making
  • AI deployment

Key Concepts

algorithmic bias human‑centered design

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you seen data ignore real‑world nuance?
  • How can you foster humility in tech teams?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on models can cause blind spots.

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