by Ellie Haberl; illuIllustration of a girl looking at her shadow.strated by Stuart Sachs

Summary: 

In a dystopian future, how will our private data be used -- or misunderstood?

AI Themes:

Algorithmic Bias, Data Privacy

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Discussion Prompts:

  • Do you think the Society's use of data about its citizens is justified? Why or why not?
  • Are there any parallels between the story and how data are collected and used in our society?
  • Can you think of examples of people being “undone” in our society?