

Do We Like Living in DataWorld and iPhones and the End of History with Ben Recht and Leif Weatherby
Sep 11, 2024
In a thought-provoking conversation, Ben Recht, a UC Berkeley professor known for his expertise in computer science and machine learning, teams up with Leif Weatherby, an NYU associate professor of German. They explore the implications of Nate Silver's book and the growing obsession with Big Data, critiquing its impact on society and sports. The duo humorously discusses iPhone stagnation as a metaphor for the 'end of history,' examining the tension between data analytics and meaningful narratives across various fields, including politics and content creation.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Academia: Humor and Data
01:53 • 3min
The Data Obsession in Sports and Society
05:11 • 19min
The Intersection of Analytics and Statistics in Sports Strategy
24:19 • 2min
The Authority of Numbers in Content Creation
26:06 • 2min
Data-Driven Dilemmas
28:00 • 5min
Data vs. Narrative in Politics
33:24 • 15min
The Complexities of Political Analysis and Polling
48:26 • 18min
Navigating the Data Landscape
01:06:08 • 5min
The Plateau of Technology and AI
01:11:35 • 11min