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Author: Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780062390851

Language: English

Publish Date: 09/05/2017

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2Big data tells truth
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Chapter 3The four unique powers of Big Data
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Chapter 4Big Data isn't omnipotent
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to Everybody Lies

Listening to the summary audiobook of "Everybody Lies" by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is an engaging way to uncover the profound insights into human behavior and the power of big data. Stephens-Davidowitz analyzes online trends and search behaviors, revealing how they expose our true feelings, desires, and societal dynamics that we often hide in public. By condensing these revelations, the summary allows listeners to grasp the key themes and implications quickly, offering a fascinating look at the intersection of technology, psychology, and culture that can change how we understand ourselves and others in the digital age.

Author : Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz graduated from Stanford University with an Arts degree focused on Philosophy. Inspired by the book "Freakonomics", a collection of studies published by the economist Steven Levitt, Ph.D. by MIT, in partnership with journalist Stephen J. Dubner, Davidowitz went on to study economics at Harvard and earned his PhD in this field. Davidowitz is a former data scientist at Google. He specialized in using search data to tackle practical problems. He is also formerly a visiting lecturer at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, he works for the New York Times, producing opinion editorial.

Key Insights from Everybody Lies

  • People often lie about their true feelings and behaviors, especially in social contexts, which can lead to misunderstandings and misguided policies. By analyzing big data, particularly Google searches, we can uncover the hidden truths about human nature that people typically keep private.
  • Search data can reveal insights about societal issues such as racism, sexuality, and health that are often overlooked due to self-reported surveys being unreliable. For instance, search trends expose a disparity between publically stated beliefs and actual behaviors, highlighting the gap between societal norms and individual actions.
  • The digital age allows for unprecedented access to human behavior data, allowing researchers to derive conclusions from actual rather than self-reported actions. This shift can lead to a better understanding of complex social dynamics and enable more effective interventions in public policy and personal health.
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