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cs.CY2025
Consumer Autonomy or Illusion? Rethinking Consumer Agency in the Age of Algorithms
Pegah Nokhiz, Aravinda Kanchana Ruwanpathirana
Consumer agency in the digital age is increasingly constrained by systemic barriers and algorithmic manipulation, raising concerns about the authenticity of consumption choices. No…
cs.AI2025
Rethinking Optimization: A Systems-Based Approach to Social Externalities
Pegah Nokhiz, Aravinda Kanchana Ruwanpathirana, Helen Nissenbaum
Optimization is widely used for decision making across various domains, valued for its ability to improve efficiency. However, poor implementation practices can lead to unintended…
cs.LG2025
Counting Hours, Counting Losses: The Toll of Unpredictable Work Schedules on Financial Security
Pegah Nokhiz, Aravinda Kanchana Ruwanpathirana, Aditya Bhaskara +1
Financial instability has become a significant issue in today's society. While research typically focuses on financial aspects, there is a tendency to overlook time-related aspects…