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Save:A smart, scathing, and deeply personal account of how power and carelessness at Facebook ripple out to affect us all - entertaining, enraging, and hard to put down.
Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams is both a memoir and a critique of the corporate culture at Facebook. The book reveals the misogyny and harassment that women face in high-pressure environments, illustrated through Wynn-Williams' personal experiences. She paints a vivid picture of her struggles within the company and highlights the ethical failings of its leadership, particularly regarding the widespread impacts of their decisions on society, politics, and vulnerable communities such as the Rohingya in Myanmar.
Wynn-Williams' writing is engaging and sharp, blending humor with a serious examination of power dynamics. Her storytelling holds the reader's attention while provoking critical thought about the consequences of unchecked corporate power. By sharing her story, she encourages a reassessment of our relationship with technology, urging a cautionary approach to how social media influences democracy and personal wellbeing.
March 2025•397 pages
