Challenging technology to serve the public good.
Sam Morris was an editorial designer, art director, and developer who helped make complex stories and issues more accessible. He left The Markup in May 2021.
Before joining The Markup, he worked at The Guardian, on both the product and editorial sides.
His work has earned various awards presented by design and journalism organizations, including D&AD, Webby, The Society for News Design, The Society of Publication Designers, Communication Arts, Information Is Beautiful, and more.
Banned Bounty
The online giant bans products related to drugs, spying and weapons, but we found plenty for sale; one of the items bought on the site left a grim trail of overdoses
Locked Out
Computer algorithms that scan everything from terror watch lists to eviction records spit out flawed tenant screening reports. And almost nobody is watching
Show Your WorkCoronavirus
Google the Giant
Google’s black box algorithm controls which political emails land in your main inbox. For 2020 presidential candidates, the differences are stark.
Allstate’s Algorithm
Insurers are supposed to price based on risk, but Allstate’s algorithm put a thumb on the scale
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