Unexpected Jobs That Can Earn You Six Figures
When you think of high-paying jobs, traditional roles like doctors, lawyers, and executives come to mind. However, some of the highest-paying gigs out there are roles you’ve never even heard…
The Pandemic Uncovered Ways to Speed Up Science
The pandemic highlighted broad problems in research: that many studies were hyped, error-ridden, or even fraudulent, and that misinformation could spread rapidly. But it also demonstrated what was possible. While…
It’s Time to Burn Medical Consent Forms
What could this look like? What could someone change today, right now, without having to gear up for a fight with lawyers about contract wording? Start with the artifacts–the physical…
People Are Dating All Wrong, According to Data Science
Joel scheduled a talk in October 2019 at the University of Waterloo in Canada with the straightforward title: “Can we help people pick better romantic partners?” So, can Samantha Joel—teaming…
The Unnerving Rise of Video Games that Spy on You
Tech conglomerate Tencent caused a stir last year with the announcement that it would comply with China’s directive to incorporate facial recognition technology into its games in the country. The…
Big Data May Not Know Your Name. But It Knows Everything Else
Companies like Acxiom, LexisNexis, and others argue that there’s nothing to worry about collecting and sharing Americans’ sensitive data, as long as their names and a few other identifiers aren’t…
‘Worker Data Science’ Can Teach Us How to Fix the Gig Economy
Around the globe, gig workers are waging some of the most visible and vocal campaigns for worker rights. Across multiple platforms and countries, gig workers have been fighting for formal…