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Dataclysm

Dataclysm

Love, Sex, Race, and Identity#What Our Online Lives Tell Us About Our Offline Selves
EssaysScience
Pages
320
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

In an age where our digital footprints are constantly tracked, Christian Rudder's "Dataclysm" offers a unique perspective on what this vast amount of data reveals about our true selves. By analyzing information from popular online platforms, Rudder explores the complexities of human behavior, from societal trends to personal choices. This insightful examination also raises crucial questions about privacy in our increasingly connected world.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingInformativeReflectiveIntellectual

Genres

Essays Science Sociology Technology

About the author

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Christian Rudder

Christian Rudder is a data scientist and co-founder of OkCupid who writes about how digital information explains human behavior. He is the author of Dataclysm, a book that uses big data to look at our social habits and hidden preferences. His work focuses on the intersection of technology, sociology, and statistics.