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Governing Algorithms: Myth, Mess, and Methods
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Algorithms have developed into somewhat of a modern myth. On the one hand, they have been depicted as powerful entities that rule, sort, govern, shape, or otherwise control our lives. On the other hand, their alleged obscurity and inscrutability make it difficult to understand what exactly is at stake. What sustains their image as powerful yet inscrutable entities? And how to think about the politics and governance of something that is so difficult to grasp? This editorial essay provides a critical backdrop for the special issue, treating algorithms not only as computational artifacts but also as sensitizing devices that can help us rethink some entrenched assumptions about agency, transparency, and normativity.
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- Authors
- Ziewitz, M.
- Venue
- Science, Technology, & Human Values
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2015-09-30
- Volume
- 41
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 3-16
- ISSN
- 0162-2439 (ISSN-L)
- 1552-8251
- OpenAlex
- W2343909946
- Cited by
- 389
- References
- 4
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
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