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Are there any organizations we can support to help do this in more places?
This is important for anyone who thinks it might be a good idea to wait. You have to carefully weigh the risk of being vulnerable in the meantime.
Edit: why? Because you believe in the leverage algorithms can provide https://www.amazon.com/Algorithms-Live-Computer-Science-Deci...
There are probably a lot of single people here that would benefit from that book as well (the stopping problem)
We all "know" the algos. But reading/hearing how they can be applied and what effect they can have on your life can be enlightening.
I mean, if everyone read "exactly what was needed" then that would significantly change the distribution since the current is based on "what marketers make me think I need."
Therefore, this article could be viewed as positive improvement of efficiency in the book buying market. Ie more people buying "the book they need" vs "want because of flashy marketing" based on increased access to search and reviews.