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Everybody Lies
A review of

Everybody Lies

What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are


Data Revelations

by David Meyer

Former Google data scientist Seth Stephens-Davidowitz offers shocking insights gleaned from big data.

Former Google data scientist Seth Stephens-Davidowitz – now a visiting lecturer at the Wharton School and a New York Times op-ed contributor – uses big data to reveal underlying currents in human behaviors and attitudes.

He delves into darker aspects of US society and reveals how the new age of big data generates intriguing insights about America today. His accessible writing makes a complex subject approachable, including his explanations of how data analysis works, how analysts use data sets and why current advances in analytics are relevant. Building on his groundbreaking political research, Stephens-Davidowitz discusses sociology, psychology, economics, medicine and crime. His startling overview is informative reading for anyone seeking to understand how big data shapes contemporary life and attitudes.


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