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Sharon Not exactly - certainly some of the WMDs Cathy writes about draw incorrect or at least untested assumptions and inferences, but many of them do exactl…moreNot exactly - certainly some of the WMDs Cathy writes about draw incorrect or at least untested assumptions and inferences, but many of them do exactly what they are meant to do - drive profitability without regard for who might get hurt in the process. (less)
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by Cathy O'Neil
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