Robin Hood Maths

Bounding through the forest of data, wielding math to right wrongs... those who freeze at the mention of mathematics can take heart—this reads like a good yarn.

Bounding through the forest of data, wielding math to right wrongs... those who freeze at the mention of mathematics can take heart—this reads like a good yarn.

Rule by algorithms scares a lot of people, and it probably should. In Robin Hood Math , Noah Giansiracusa shows how with a little math training of your own, you can see what the algorithms are trying to hide from you, and even better, take back your own decision-making power .

This concise book shows that anyone can understand the math used by the big-tech manipulators ; anyone can take advantage of the algorithms; anyone can respond thoughtfully to the risks, opportunities, and proliferating digital predators of our brave new world. Its engaging stories and clear explanations offer practical advice and grounds for optimism .

Rule by algorithms scares a lot of people, and it probably should. In Robin Hood Math , Noah Giansiracusa shows how with a little math training of your own, you can see what the algorithms are trying to hide from you, and even better, take back your own decision-making power .

This concise book shows that anyone can understand the math used by the big-tech manipulators ; anyone can take advantage of the algorithms; anyone can respond thoughtfully to the risks, opportunities, and proliferating digital predators of our brave new world. Its engaging stories and clear explanations offer practical advice and grounds for optimism .

Noah Giansiracusa , PhD is Associate Professor of Mathematics and Data Science at Bentley University and the recipient of multiple research grants and a teaching award. His essays and opinion pieces have been published in the Washington Post, Scientific American, TIME, Wired, Slate , and others. Robin Hood Maths is his first book for general readers.