DataFramed #252 Is Big Data Dead? MotherDuck and the Small Data Manifesto with Ryan Boyd Co-Founder at MotherDuck
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Oct 14, 2024 Ryan Boyd, Co-founder and VP of Marketing at MotherDuck, dives into the evolving landscape of data management. He advocates for the 'small data manifesto,' emphasizing the efficiency of manageable datasets over overwhelming big data. The conversation highlights the limitations of cloud computing and the advantages of local data workflows, showcasing tools like DuckDB for user-friendly data analysis. Boyd also explores the distinctions between transactional and analytic databases, promoting a simpler, more effective approach to data access and processing in today’s complex environment.
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Data Growth vs. Compute Power
- Data has grown, but compute power has outpaced it.
- This allows smaller data sets to yield valuable insights.
Big Data Bias
- Most businesses don't have massive datasets.
- Silicon Valley's "big data" focus creates a skewed perception.
Small Data Movement
- Only a tiny fraction of queries analyze over 10 terabytes.
- Modern tech enables efficient analysis of smaller data subsets.