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Big Data

By Viktor Mayer-Schönberger | Kenneth Cukier

This episode unpacks Viktor Mayer-Schönberger and Kenneth Cukier's 'Big Data,' exploring how the unprecedented scale of data analysis fundamentally transforms our understanding of reality, decision-making, and human behavior. We examine the shift from causation to correlation, the power of 'what' over 'why,' and the implications of algorithmic insights challenging human intuition.

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“This episode unpacks Viktor Mayer-Schönberger and Kenneth Cukier's 'Big Data,' exploring how the unprecedented scale of data analysis fundamentally transforms our understanding of reality, decision-making, and human behavior. We examine the shift from causation to correlation, the power of 'what' over 'why,' and the implications of algorithmic insights challenging human intuition.”

— Viktor Mayer-Schönberger | Kenneth Cukier, Big Data

What it is about

data science, algorithms, predictive analytics

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of data science, algorithms, predictive analytics and better judgment in how they apply it.

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Viktor Mayer-Schönberger | Kenneth Cukier brings a credible and useful lens to data science, algorithms, predictive analytics, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Viktor Mayer-Schönberger | Kenneth Cukier

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