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Darryl Campbell, "Fatal Abstraction: Why the Managerial Class Loses Control of Software" (W. W. Norton, 2025)

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Corporate Short-Termism and Ethical Dilemmas

This chapter explores the dangers of short-term thinking in corporate leadership, using real-world examples like McNerney's decisions and the practices of tech giants such as Facebook. It highlights the conflict between profit motives and ethical considerations, particularly in the context of data manipulation during political elections.

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