Chris Jones talks about our ever-increasing dependence on data rather than common sense or personal mastery, and why that could be hampering creativity and good ideas.
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What Big Data Reveals About Us
Seth Stephens-Davidowitz joins us to talk about how seeing what we search for on the internet can give us a better understanding of what’s on our collective minds.
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Our Data, Ourselves
This hour, we’ll talk about how researchers are using big data to better understand how we live – and about the potential harm in collecting all of this information.
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The Boss Is Watching
Employers increasingly monitor workers’ e-mail, keystrokes and Internet usage. This hour, we’ll talk about how over-monitoring employees can translate into over-working employees.
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Overeducated Guesses
What are the benefits and potential risks from having access to so much information in digital form?
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