Name: What do we do with all this big data?
Uploaded: 2014-10-20T14:45:32Z
Duration: 12 min 13 s
Description: Does a set of data make you feel more comfortable? More successful? Then your interpretation of it is likely wrong. In a surprisingly moving talk, Susan Etlinger explains why, as we receive more and more data, we need to deepen our critical thinking skills. Because it's hard to move beyond counting things to really understanding them.

Does a set of data make you feel more comfortable? More successful? Then your interpretation of it is likely wrong. In a surprisingly moving talk, Susan Etlinger explains why, as we receive more and more data, we need to deepen our critical thinking skills. Because it's hard to move beyond counting things to really understanding them.

Susan Etlinger: What do we do with all this big data?

What do we do with all this big data?

Data doesn't create meaning, we do. Critical thinking is paramount in interpreting vast data, avoiding trivial or controlled culture.

Susan Etlinger's personal story underscores the importance of looking beyond metrics to appreciate individual resourcefulness.

Demystifying big data: It's not the size but our approach to interpretation that fosters meaningful insights and ethical use.