First published 2013
Viktor Mayer-Schönberger explores the emerging capability to process vast quantities of information and extract surprising insights through instant analysis. This new approach transforms countless phenomena into searchable formats, from airline ticket pricing to the text of millions of books. The method harnesses growing computational power to reveal patterns previously invisible to human observation. Mayer-Schönberger argues that big data represents a transformation comparable to the internet or printing press. The technology will reshape how we approach business, healthcare, politics, education, and innovation in coming years. Working with another expert, the author explains what big data means, how it will alter our daily lives, and what steps we can take to protect ourselves from its potential dangers. The book provides readers with both an understanding of this technological shift and practical guidance for navigating its implications.
Genres: business, 21st-century, artificial-intelligence, information-science, computer-science, algorithms
Vibes: educational, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: informative-nonfiction, technological-change
239 pages · Paperback · Paloma Yayınevi