Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism
An explosive memoir charting one woman’s career at the heart of one of the most influential companies on the planet, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to Facebook, the decisions that have shaped world events in recent decades, and the people who made them.
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Readers say *Careless People* provides a gripping, insider perspective on social media giants, blending personal stories with sharp insights into corp...
Such a great insight into Facebook. Her writing is with such humour given some of the situations she was in. Can’t believe this isn’t fiction. Really inspirational for a corporate lady. I’m glad she told her story.
I'm not sure which was more shocking, Wynn-Williams's own personal stories or her Facebook-related stories.
I went into this book with zero expectations and was blown away. By the insider information, sure, but by Wynn-Williams' storytelling as well. She did a fantastic job of telling her truths without much fanfare.
This is not your typical "expose" where the author sets out to drag everyone through mud. Plenty of people are dragged through the mud, but I got the distinct feeling that Wynn-Williams wishes she hadn't been able to write this story; that the story had gone a different direction altogether.
That being said, I had to pick my jaw up off the floor after a few of her admissions. Her title "Careless" is beyond kind - these people are ruthless, unethical and downright destructive.
Absolutely a timely read and for anyone who might be concerned about our personal information security, national security, world affairs (particularly with China, but in general too).
I went into this book with zero expectations and was blown away. By the insider information, sure, but by Wynn-Williams' storytelling as well. She did a fantastic job of telling her truths without much fanfare.
This is not your typical "expose" where the author sets out to drag everyone through mud. Plenty of people are dragged through the mud, but I got the distinct feeling that Wynn-Williams wishes she hadn't been able to write this story; that the story had gone a different direction altogether.
That being said, I had to pick my jaw up off the floor after a few of her admissions. Her title "Careless" is beyond kind - these people are ruthless, unethical and downright destructive.
Absolutely a timely read and for anyone who might be concerned about our personal information security, national security, world affairs (particularly with China, but in general too).
A must read. Careless People is a fierce, clear-eyed memoir that tears open Facebook’s inner machinery, exposing the truths the company worked to keep hidden. Sarah Wynn-Williams reveals a culture engineered to maximize engagement at any cost—even as leaders watched their platform fracture communities and deepen global divides.
At its center is betrayal: a mission built on connection and progress curdling into a system driven by ego, ambition, and profit. Wynn-Williams shows how Zuckerberg, Sandberg, and Meta’s top ranks abandoned their own ideals as power eclipsed responsibility—reshaping the world while distancing themselves from the damage.
The fallout is ours to live with: polarized politics, distrust, and a digital culture saturated with manipulation. This isn’t a tech story; it’s a societal one.
Careless People delivers moral clarity with the sting of hard truth. Once read, the world behind the screen looks very different—and impossible to forget.
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