Pluralistic: Cigna's nopeinator (29 Apr 2024)

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Cigna's nopeinator: When computer says no, doctors are the moral crumple-zone.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
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Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
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Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
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Pluralistic: When the app tries to make you robo-scab (30 July 2023)

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When the app turns you into a robo-scab: The implacable, inarguable tactics of disciplinary technology.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
This day in history: 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018, 2022
Colophon: Recent publications, upcoming/recent appearances, current writing projects, current reading

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Pluralistic: Elizabeth Warren on weaponized budget models (04 Apr 2023)

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Elizabeth Warren on weaponized budget models: We could have nice things, but computer says no.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
This day in history: 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018, 2022
Colophon: Recent publications, upcoming/recent appearances, current writing projects, current reading

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