TED: Big data is better data | Kenneth Cukier

The video discusses the significance of big data, illustrating its impact through examples like pie sales and machine learning. It highlights the evolution of data storage, the concept of datafication, and the transformative power of big data in various fields. The video also addresses ethical concerns and challenges, such as privacy and job displacement, emphasizing the need for responsible data use.

What historical example is used to illustrate the evolution of information storage?

What does the term 'data fied' refer to in the context of the text?

What are the implications of big data for personal privacy as discussed in the text?

How does the text suggest we should approach the challenges posed by big data?