I think you&#x27;re being unfair. The author has given us many clear issues with closed source algorithm that would not exist with open source algorithms.<p>Showing that the benefits <i>outweigh</i> the costs would require a model of the impact the (closed or open) algorithmic judgments on the society, and thus a model of the society itself.<p>Such model would inevitably be subject to even more subjectivity and discussions.<p>If you&#x27;re not buying it, it&#x27;s your choice, and you may even be right. But that doesn&#x27;t make the whole argument unreceivable. Instead, you should mention the benefits of closed source algorithms for the society, they&#x27;re not that obvious to me.