Big Data: when it is cheaper to store data than to decide what to do with it. Big Bullshit: when it is easier to spread BS than to filter it
-
-
And 2: BS has an additional positive property of being easy to repeat (memetic strength). This allows it to replicate on social networks
-
This is replication both in the sense of genes and database storage technology.
- 6 more replies
New conversation -
-
-
can you say why not both problem types? First you need to test falsifiability in order to separate information from bullshit, right?
-
man that's a 2015 tweet you're responding to. I barely remember what I was thinking last week.
- 1 more reply
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.