We live in a state of unawereness, denial or moronic apathy about the role of algorithms. This helps both state and commercial actors get away with actions that

We live in a state of unawereness, denial or moronic apathy about the role of algorithms. This helps both state and commercial actors get away with actions that seriously violate prevailing moral or political preferences and equilibria. Human society involves huge numbers, it cant operate efficiently without some sort of automation. Algorithms, (whether simple or complicated versions doesnt matter to first order) have been used since a long time in sectors such as insurance and banking. When algorithmic decision making is absolutely necessary, regulations, independent control, transparency, accountability etc are various mechanisms to mitigate the risk. Today there is no excuse to keep dragging our feet about these matters.