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703: How Data Happened: A History, with Columbia Prof. Chris Wiggins
Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn
The Evolution of Statistics and Social Physics
The chapter explores the history of statistics up to World War II, the role of data in the war era, and modern concerns like data ethics and the influence of the advertising economy. It also delves into the concept of 'social physics' introduced by Belgian astronomer Adolf Cadle in the mid-19th century, highlighting the integration of physics-based methods in understanding societal issues.
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