"Wynn-Williams's near-death experience awakened in her a desire to leave the world better than she found it, leading her to Facebook's public policy department in 2011."
"She found a senior staff high on power and untroubled by ethical concerns such as privacy or the dissemination of hate speech and misinformation."
"The working culture at Facebook allowed employees to enjoy perks but required them to be available around the clock, leading to extreme situations like responding to emails while in labor."
"Naomi Alderman reveals how Meta gagged Wynn-Williams with a contractual clause to prevent her from promoting the book upon its publication."
Sarah Wynn-Williams's memoir recounts her seven years at Facebook, beginning with a shark attack that inspired her to improve the world. She joined Facebook's public policy department in 2011, discovering a culture focused on power and rapid growth, often ignoring ethical issues like privacy and misinformation. Employees enjoyed perks but faced constant availability demands. The book, narrated by Wynn-Williams, combines dark humor with astonishment at her experiences. Naomi Alderman's introduction highlights Meta's attempts to silence Wynn-Williams regarding her memoir's promotion.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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