![]() ![]() But it also tackles two vital issues of our age: how Big Tech treats smaller rivals and how social media companies are shaping the lives of a new generation,” said Roula Khalaf. “ No Filter is a topical and well-reported account of the rise of Instagram and its takeover by Facebook. In addition to Roula Khalaf, who chaired the group, this year’s judges included Mitchell Baker, CEO of Mozilla Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz Herminia Ibarra, professor of organizational behavior at London Business School Randall Kroszner, professor of economics at University of Chicago Booth School of Business Dambisa Moyo, global economist, author, and nonexecutive board member of 3M Company, Chevron, and Condé Nast Shriti Vadera, chair-elect of Prudential and Raju Narisetti, leader, Global Publishing, McKinsey. The judging panel deliberated the merits of the six finalists for the £30,000 prize. ![]() ![]() In discussing her motivation in writing this book, Sarah said, “unless we understand the way these technology companies make their decisions, the trade-offs they choose, and the metrics they incentivize, if we don't understand all of this, we are being manipulated.” No Filter offers a candid close-up of Silicon Valley culture, tracing Instagram’s early days as a start-up, its acquisition by Facebook for a billion dollars in 2012, and the founders’ ensuing struggle to retain the independence and integrity of their brand. ![]()
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