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April 30, 2026
Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams audiobook review
The author reads her account of her time as a senior executive at Facebook with a mixture of dark humour and astonishment at the working culture in which she finds herself
TL;DR
- Sarah Wynn-Williams' memoir recounts her seven years working at Facebook.
- Her desire to 'leave the world better' stemmed from a childhood shark attack.
- She claims Facebook's senior staff prioritized expansion over ethics, ignoring issues like privacy and hate speech.
- Meta has denied these claims, calling them outdated and false.
- The book details a demanding work culture where employees were expected to be available 24/7.
- The audiobook is narrated by Wynn-Williams and features an introduction by Naomi Alderman.
- Alderman reveals Meta used a contractual clause to prevent Wynn-Williams from promoting the book.
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