mabsmith 's review for:

Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are by Steven Pinker, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

5.0

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4.5 stars //This book a great overview of the insights that can be gained from big data sources like google searches, as well as the pros and cons that come from relying on big data as a source of truth. I especially liked the explanation of the weaknesses of big data, and the concrete examples given of how combining big and small data sources can help paint a more accurate picture of reality in many cases. I will definitely be referring to this book for some time to come and highly recommend it!