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Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are
Steven Pinker, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
3.82 AVERAGE
663 reviews for:
Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are
Steven Pinker, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
3.82 AVERAGE
Brilliant. Changed the entire way that I do my job. It is a fresh approach to data science in the digital marketing world.
informative
fast-paced
This was quick and easy read. Being in cloud computing industry, none of what Seth mentions was news to me. But I found the writing very honest and entertaining. I loved that often times Seth recapped and reminded readers of what the initial purpose of some of the studies he quoted was which made it easier to follow the subject matter.
In my opinion, I would agree with Seth that Everybody Lies is a good follow up to Freakonomics.
In my opinion, I would agree with Seth that Everybody Lies is a good follow up to Freakonomics.
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
Interesting read. Shed light on some things you never knew you wanted to know.
Some things he found “surprising” didn’t really seem so surprising to me. Who hasn’t looked up weird stuff on google when alone?
I do think a few of his “explanations” for certain search results seemed a little too easy and one sided. As this is not an exact science, and he is not an expert on all, I do hope people don’t take every observation and claim he makes as absolute fact.
Some things he found “surprising” didn’t really seem so surprising to me. Who hasn’t looked up weird stuff on google when alone?
I do think a few of his “explanations” for certain search results seemed a little too easy and one sided. As this is not an exact science, and he is not an expert on all, I do hope people don’t take every observation and claim he makes as absolute fact.
I loved this book! I also love data, so that shouldn't be too surprising. His conclusion left something to be desired, but he brings up some really interesting areas that could use big data to help people. It definitely gave me more enthusiasm for data analytics.
A breezy read exploring the potential of data science through the exposition of fun facts about google searches. Though shallow and philosophically problematic, the book is still somewhat informative and undoubtedly entertaining.
Do, however, read the introduction. The book has a perverse and unbelievable start that should affect contemporary American discourse on race and politics.
Do, however, read the introduction. The book has a perverse and unbelievable start that should affect contemporary American discourse on race and politics.
Super interesting, but more than a little depressing. The author focuses a lot on search data, which reveals the side of people they aren't willing to admit to in interviews and surveys. Topics include racism, pornography, and child abuse. yaaaaaay...
I am already a data nerd, but this one got me seriously thinking about pursing another degree, this time in data science.
I am already a data nerd, but this one got me seriously thinking about pursing another degree, this time in data science.
medium-paced