Learning Bayesian Statistics #16 Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way, with Will Kurt
May 21, 2020
Will Kurt, lead Data Scientist at Hopper, shares insights on Bayesian statistics, his journey from a Boston librarian to a data scientist, and the value of Bayesian inference. He discusses the mind projection fallacy, logistic regression, upcoming plans, and promoting critical thinking in society.
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Unconventional Path to Data Science
- Will Kurt's path to data science was unconventional, starting with an English Literature degree.
- Exposure to higher-level math and a Python course at MIT sparked his interest in programming and data science.
From Librarian to Data Scientist
- Will Kurt's interest in support vector machines while working as a librarian further fueled his desire to learn programming.
- This led him to pursue a master's degree in computer science, solidifying his transition into data science.
Advice for Aspiring Data Scientists
- Find a project you are passionate about, and use programming to enhance it.
- Continuously learn and explore new interests; there is no single trick to success.