Behind the Screens: Careless People Lifts the Veil on Meta’s Darkest Secrets

In one of the most talked-about releases of 2025, Careless People by Sarah Wynn‑Williams has surged to the top of bestseller charts in both the U.S. and the U.K., drawing media and audience attention for its explosive revelations.

A former director of policy at Meta (formerly Facebook), Wynn-Williams delivers a blistering memoir that pulls no punches when recounting her years inside one of the world’s most powerful tech companies.

More than a personal account, the book is a damning insider’s view of Facebook’s response, or lack thereof, to major global crises, including the role the platform played in the spread of hate speech during the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar.

Wynn-Williams also details internal efforts to silence dissenting voices, with allegations of censorship, executive gaslighting, and even workplace harassment.

Critics have described the book as both “genuinely shocking” and “grimly funny,” praising Wynn-Williams’ sharp wit and unflinching honesty. Her anecdotes highlight a company driven more by optics than ethics, where growth metrics often overruled efforts to improve safety.

Ironically, the book’s notoriety was amplified after reports emerged that Meta attempted to suppress its visibility online, a move that backfired and fueled even more public interest.

As tech accountability becomes a central theme in both politics and popular culture, Careless People lands at a critical moment. Beyond just a corporate memoir, it’s a wake-up call about how power, profit, and responsibility collide in Silicon Valley. For readers interested in ethics, governance, and the hidden costs of social media, it’s a must-read, and a clear sign that the era of unchecked tech giants may finally be facing its reckoning.