10/18: Algorithms, Data Mining, Profiling, and Rateocracy

Instructions on how to turn in Assignment 3: When you have completed the writing process, turn in

• Draft 1 
• Reader Feedback  (first draft)
• Draft 2
• Response Paper Checklist
• Any slips proving you have visited the Writing Center (B200) or SGA Tutoring

Class

1. Report on Andrews and Silverman

2. How bad is it? Check:

• This advertising from data-aggregator Acxiom: https://vimeo.com/166527182 and its accompanying handout: https://www.acxiom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/BRO-AbiliTec_web.pdf

• "Big data meets Big Brother as China moves to rate its citizens"

3. Watch/Discuss: Zeynep Tufekci, “Machine intelligence makes human morals more important.” (TED Talk and transcript)

4. Complete the Exit Questions: https://goo.gl/forms/cgcyno5ErSrpvlWb2

For next class

• Read: Honan, Mat. “Kill the Password: Why a String of Characters Can’t Protect Us Anymore" 
• Write: Journal 7 on Honan using the 7Ws

Ongoing:  Watch the documentary Terms and Conditions
http://laguardia.kanopystreaming.com/video/terms-and-conditions-may-apply-1