Fatal Abstraction

In Fatal Abstraction, Darryl Campbell explores how the reliance on managerial software—created and overseen by professionals with limited technical expertise—has led to significant failures and negative consequences across various industries. Drawing from his experience as a former tech worker, Campbell highlights the risks of these flawed systems and advocates for tech workers with genuine expertise to establish ethical and safety standards. The book offers both a critique of current industry practices and a hopeful perspective on the potential for positive change through better software development.