@davekarpf @kreissdaniel And as you guys have written :-D that is closely linked to use of data. It's the .. direction.
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Replying to @zeynep
@davekarpf@kreissdaniel And current methods are crude but they are getting better fast. The tech side of inference is moving really fast.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @zeynep
@zeynep@davekarpf Yes, but I think Eitan shows that voter psyche won't change; predicting persuadability is essentially random.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @kreissdaniel
@kreissdaniel@davekarpf I don't think predicting persuadability will remain wholly random; especially not at the margins which win elex.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @zeynep
@zeynep@davekarpf Take a look at Eitan's book. I am planning on bringing him down this spring. Let's do some joint event@UNCMJschool1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@kreissdaniel@davekarpf I have the book, on my to read list as soon as done with some writing. :-D Don't think I'd disagree.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @zeynep
@kreissdaniel@davekarpf At the moment, best methods are not going into politics but they are maturing in rec systems, advertising, etc.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @zeynep
@zeynep@kreissdaniel right. But the risks of mistargeting are much lower in those other arenas.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @davekarpf
@davekarpf@zeynep Now, if someone could figure out how to persuade people to vote en masse...1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@kreissdaniel@davekarpf that people have so much mistrust in the system and thus don't vote empowers analytics: margins more important.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@kreissdaniel @davekarpf I think analytics less consequential in a highly-mobilized electorate. Fundamentals would be more important.
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