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Weapons of Math Destruction

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Essay Topics

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Describe the core components of a weapon of math destruction and analyze how each component impacts the targets of the WMD.

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O’Neil argues that baseball models work in ways many WMDs spectacularly fail. Compare how baseball models and WMDs function and explore the validity of O’Neil’s claim.

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Of all the WMDs described in the book, which do you believe is the most toxic, and why?

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