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You need data literacy now more than ever – here’s how to master it | Talithia Williams

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May 17, 2025
Dr. Talithia Williams, a math professor and science communicator at Harvey Mudd College, emphasizes the critical importance of data literacy in our data-driven world. She illustrates how data influences everyday decisions, from targeted ads to healthcare. Williams warns about the biases in data-driven models, stressing the need for transparency in AI. Through her work, she inspires others to view data as a powerful tool for informed decision-making, urging everyone to navigate the complexities of data to create fairer outcomes.
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INSIGHT

Importance of Data Literacy

  • Data literacy means understanding data and its influence in everyday life.
  • Targeted ads after conversations show how real-time data shapes experiences.
ADVICE

Promote Statistical Literacy

  • Promote statistical literacy to develop objective analysis and rational choices.
  • Avoid relying on others' beliefs by understanding the data yourself.
INSIGHT

Everyone Uses Math Daily

  • Everyone uses math daily, making us all mathematicians in some form.
  • Data from everyday tech and health helps make decisions and understand bodily functions.
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