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Careless People
A former Facebook policy director describes her years inside the company, from its early global expansion to its role in politics. She portrays leaders making huge decisions with little care for the consequences.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2025
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 377
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want an insider's view of how a major tech company worked and its leadership culture.
Skip this if you want a neutral, fully documented history rather than one person's account.
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Quick answers about Careless People
- What is Careless People about?
- A former Facebook policy director describes her years inside the company, from its early global expansion to its role in politics. She portrays leaders making huge decisions with little care for the consequences.
- Who should read Careless People?
- Read it if you want an insider's view of how a major tech company worked and its leadership culture. Skip it if you want a neutral, fully documented history rather than one person's account.
- How long and how fast is Careless People?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 377 pages, first published in 2025.
- Does Careless People have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Manipulation, Sexual assault, Bullying.
- Can I borrow Careless People for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Careless People; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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