Super Crunchers: Why Thinking-by-Numbers Is the New Way to Be Smart
by Ian Ayres
Hardcover Paperback Audio CD Kindle EditionThe book "Super Crunchers" argues that the increasing availability of data and the ability to analyze it using statistics and machine learning is changing the way we make decisions. The author, Ian Ayres, contends that relying on data-driven analysis and algorithms can result in better outcomes than traditional decision-making methods. The book provides numerous examples of companies and organizations that have successfully utilized data analysis to solve problems and make better decisions. However, Ayres also acknowledges the potential pitfalls of relying solely on data, and the ethical implications of using algorithms to make decisions that affect people's lives. Overall, "Super Crunchers" presents a compelling case for the power of data analysis in decision-making, while recognizing the need for thoughtful consideration of its limitations.
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