EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 1H
E2 - How "neutral" systems seem fair... until someone checks.
from Slop Happens · host Claudio Luís Vera and Bianca Prins
In this second episode of Slop Happens, Bianca Prins and Claudio Luís Vera welcome Maranke Wierenga, advisor on data-driven work and member of the NEN Commission on AI & Big Data, where she also chairs the Working Group on Ethics and Fundamental Rights.Together, they explore curious cases where technology fails the people it’s meant to serve.First, they dive into the COMPAS case in Florida, where a risk-scoring system used in the justice system showed troubling bias across racial groups. The discussion looks at how “neutral” algorithms can reinforce inequalities already present in society.They then examine a case from the Netherlands, where automated parking enforcement unintentionally creates barriers for people with disabilities.What happens when efficient systems overlook real people? And how can we design technology that is fairer and more accountable?Join us for this conversation—and let us know what you think.
What this episode covers
In this second episode of Slop Happens, Bianca Prins and Claudio Luís Vera welcome Maranke Wierenga, advisor on data-driven work and member of the NEN Commission on AI & Big Data, where she also chairs the Working Group on Ethics and Fundamental Rights.Together, they explore curious cases where technology fails the people it’s meant to serve.First, they dive into the COMPAS case in Florida, where a risk-scoring system used in the justice system showed troubling bias across racial groups. The discussion looks at how “neutral” algorithms can reinforce inequalities already present in society.They then examine a case from the Netherlands, where automated parking enforcement unintentionally creates barriers for people with disabilities.What happens when efficient systems overlook real people? And how can we design technology that is fairer and more accountable?Join us for this conversation—and let us know what you think.
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