Careless People

A story of where I used to work

Sarah Wynn-Williams

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Macmillan
14 March 2025

Biography; Memoirs; Media studies; Ethical & social aspects of computing; Digital lifestyle

Shocking and darkly funny, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to the decisions that are shaping our world and the people who make them. Welcome to Facebook.

Sarah Wynn-Williams, a young diplomat from New Zealand, pitched for her dream job. She saw Facebook's potential and knew it could change the world for the better. But, when she got there and rose to its top ranks, things turned out a little different.

From wild schemes cooked up on private jets to risking prison abroad, Careless People exposes both the personal and political fallout when boundless power and a rotten culture take hold. In a gripping and often absurd narrative, Wynn-Williams rubs shoulders with Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg and world leaders, revealing what really goes on among the global elite - and the consequences this has for all of us.

Candid and entertaining, this is an intimate memoir set amid powerful forces. As all our lives are upended by technology and those who control it, Careless People will change how you see the world.

By: Sarah Wynn-Williams
Imprint: Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 484g
ISBN: 9781035065936
ISBN 10: 1035065932
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 14 March 2025
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sarah Wynn-Williams is a former New Zealand diplomat and international lawyer. She joined Facebook after pitching a job and worked there for many years, ultimately becoming director of global public policy. After leaving the company, she has continued to work on tech policy, including artificial intelligence.

Reviews for Careless People: A story of where I used to work

Darkly funny and genuinely shocking: an ugly, detailed portrait of one of the most powerful companies in the world. What Wynn-Williams reveals will undoubtedly trigger her former bosses’ ire. Not only does she have the storytelling chops to unspool a gripping narrative; she also delivers the goods. -- <i>The New York Times</i> Devastating... Wynn-Williams is a sharp and funny writer... a highly enjoyable read — a Bridget Jones’s Diary-style tale of a young woman thrown into a series of improbable situations -- <i>The Times</i>