#data literacy

[startrekvsfaceapp]

A conversation I had today

[settlercolonialismisbad]

Thinking about Mastodon? Peertube? here’s a primer.

[m-a-salter]

You all are killing me with your endless "reblog for sample size." Your curiosity is to be commended. As is your urge to do science. I, too, love science.

BUT. You cannot manufacture statistical significance by increasing the sample size if the sampling method is biased in unknown ways, as a convenience sample of an unknown population is bound to be. If your question is, "What do my mutuals and their mutuals think about X?", then a Tumblr poll can perhaps give you an approximate sense. But if your question is "What does the entire population of Tumblr think about X?", no amount of reblogging of that poll is going to get you meaningful, interpretable information, unless you can get all 135 million of us to answer.

[maharghaideovate]

Data Literacy and Analytical Skills in Dy Patil Online MBA Program

This image features a pie chart and bar graphs, symbolizing the importance of data literacy in business. It reflects the analytical skills and data-driven decision-making emphasized in the Dy Patil Online MBA program. The program is designed to equip students with the necessary tools to excel in a data-centric business environment, offering flexibility and a comprehensive curriculum tailored for working professionals.

[jcmarchi]

Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning

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Faculty receive promotions in the School of Architecture and Planning

Eleven faculty in the MIT School of Architecture and Planning have been recognized with promotions for their significant contributions to the school, effective July 1. Five faculty promotions are in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning; four are in the Department of Architecture; and two are in the program in Media Arts and Sciences.

“Whether architects, urbanists, historians, artists, economists, or aero-astro engineers, they represent our school at its best, in its breadth of inquiry and in its persistence to improve, by design, the relationship between human beings and their environment,” says Hashim Sarkis, dean of the School of Architecture and Planning. “Collectively, they add considerable strength to our faculty.”

Department of Architecture

Azra Akšamija has been promoted to full professor. An artist and architectural historian, she is the director of the Art, Culture, and Technology program. She also directs the Future Heritage Lab. Akšamija is the author of two books, and her artistic work has been exhibited at leading international venues, including the Generali Foundation and Secession in Vienna; Biennials in Venice, Liverpool, Valencia, and Manila; Manifesta 7; museums of contemporary art in Zagreb, Belgrade, and Ljubljana; Sculpture Center and Queens Museum of Art in New York; the Royal Academy of Arts London; and Design Festivals in Milan, Istanbul, Eindhoven, and Amman.

Brandon Clifford has been promoted to associate professor with tenure. Clifford is the director and co-founder of Matter Design, which leverages ancient construction techniques to shape transformative architectural visions. Known for animating megalithic sculptures, he pioneers “projective archaeology,” merging historical events with imaginary futures. Clifford’s speculative works redefine architectural practice, paving the way for new constructive opportunities.

Timothy Hyde has been promoted to full professor. Hyde is an historian of architecture whose research has expanded the understanding of the ways in which entanglements of architecture and law have shaped buildings and cities from the 18th century to the present. In numerous articles, and in books such as “Constitutional Modernism and Ugliness and Judgment,” he has explored buildings — and more recently building sites — in the Americas and in Europe to reveal the participation of architectural discourse in the legal formulation of social techniques of the modern city.  

Lawrence “Larry” Sass has been promoted to full professor. Sass is a designer and researcher in the Department of Architecture at MIT. He is a pioneer within the field of design and digital fabrication for low-cost housing. He discovered a low-cost method of single-family home construction using computation and digital fabrication. The impact of his research has been knowledge construction related to the idea that digital fabrication can automate construction. His methods reduce the number of steps in the production of a home. He was the first to publish the idea of digitally fabricated wooden housing in 2006 and exhibited his idea at the Museum of Modern Art in 2008.

Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP)

devin michelle bunten has been promoted to associate professor. Bunten is a teacher, writer, and urban economic theorist. Her research uses economic theory and empirical tools to study a range of urban topics, including gentrification and neighborhood change, restrictive zoning, and the white supremacy at the root of American housing.

Catherine D’Ignazio has been promoted to associate professor. D’Ignazio is a scholar, artist/designer, and “hacker momma” who focuses on feminist technology, data literacy, and civic engagement. She is the director of the Data + Feminism Lab, which uses data and computational methods to work toward gender and racial justice, particularly as they relate to space and place.

Jeffrey Levine has been promoted to associate professor of the practice. Involved in land-use planning on the local and regional level for 25 years, Levine is interested in how to apply best practices in theory and research in local and municipal settings. His research interests are in the areas where public finance, private equity, and land-use planning intersect, as well as how transportation, housing, and sustainability interact in small- to mid-sized cities and regions.

Elisabeth Reynolds has been promoted to professor of the practice. Reynolds’s research is focused on systems of innovation, manufacturing and industrial competitiveness, and regional economic development. Her recent academic and applied work has focused on growing innovative companies to scale, digital technology adoption, and inclusive growth.

Andres Sevtsuk has been promoted to associate professor with tenure. Sevtsuk is the head of the City Design and Development Group in DUSP and director of the City Form Lab. His research focuses on public qualities of cities, and on making urban environments more walkable, sustainable, and equitable, bridging the fields of urban design, spatial analytics, and mobility research. He is the author of the Urban Network Analysis framework and software tools, used by researchers and practitioners around the world to model pedestrian activity in cities and to study coordinated land use and transportation development in ways that reduce transportation carbon emissions.

Program in Media Arts and Sciences

Kent Larson has been promoted to professor of the practice. Larson is an architect, director of City Science at the MIT Media Lab, and co-director of the Norman Foster Institute on Sustainable Cities based in Madrid. His research is focused on urban and architectural design, urban modeling and simulation, transformable micro-housing, living laboratories, ultralight autonomous mobility, and algorithmic dynamic zoning.

Danielle Wood has been promoted to associate professor. Wood is the founding director of the Space Enabled Research group, which seeks to advance justice in Earth’s complex systems using designs enabled by space. Prior to serving on the faculty at MIT, Wood held positions at NASA Headquarters, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Aerospace Corp., Johns Hopkins University, and the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs.

[datainnovation]

Data Innovation at Richmond Events: Transforming Business Networking

Introduction

Business environment, making meaningful connections and leveraging data for strategic decisions are crucial for success. Richmond Events stands at the forefront of this transformation, revolutionizing how businesses network and thrive through data innovation. This article delves into how Richmond Events uses cutting-edge data-driven strategies to enhance business networking and drive growth.

Introduction to Richmond Events

Richmond Events is a trailblazer in the business events industry, specializing in one-to-one, pre-scheduled business forums. These forums are meticulously designed to match delegates and suppliers, creating a platform where meaningful business connections are forged. By integrating data innovation into their processes, Richmond Events has set new standards in how networking and business development are approached.

Power of Data-Driven Networking

Richmond Events leverages sophisticated data analytics to personalize and optimize networking opportunities. By analyzing participant profiles, preferences, and past interactions, the company can tailor forums to ensure that delegates and suppliers are matched with the most relevant partners. This data-driven approach not only enhances the efficiency of networking but also maximizes the potential for successful business relationships.

Enhancing Efficiency with Pre-Scheduled Meetings

One of the key innovations introduced by Richmond Events is the concept of pre-scheduled meetings. This approach allows participants to plan their interactions in advance, reducing the time spent on unproductive networking and increasing the likelihood of valuable connections. The use of data analytics to schedule these meetings ensures that each interaction is as relevant and impactful as possible.

Strategic Insights through Data Analytics

Events uses data analytics to provide strategic insights into the networking process. By collecting and analyzing data on attendee engagement, meeting outcomes, and overall event performance, the company can continuously refine and improve their approach. These insights enable Richmond Events to offer actionable recommendations to clients, helping them optimize their networking strategies and achieve their business goals.

The Role of Technology in Facilitating Connections

Technology plays a crucial role in Richmond Events’ data innovation strategy. The company employs advanced software and platforms to manage and analyze data, facilitate meeting scheduling, and enhance communication between participants. This technological infrastructure not only supports the seamless execution of events but also provides valuable data that drives continuous improvement.

Future Trends in Data-Driven Business Networking

As business networking continues to evolve, Richmond Events is at the cutting edge of data innovation. The company is constantly exploring new technologies and methodologies to further enhance their networking platforms. Emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics are expected to play a significant role in shaping the future of business networking.

About Richmond Events

Richmondevents Events is the pioneer of one-to-one, pre-scheduled business forums, designed to match delegates and suppliers to generate new business opportunities and foster valuable connections. With a focus on data innovation, Richmond Events transforms the networking experience, ensuring that every interaction is strategic and impactful.

Contact us:

Location: Bishopsgate Road Englefield Green Windsor TW20 0YL United Kingdom

Call: +44 1784 535 555

[abearinthewoods]

So many harmful stereotypes about dating the other gender would be solved if people understood adverse selection bias

Ok, look, I know all/most/some/an annoying percentage of the guys, girls, whatevs you've dated have had some common annoying/abusive/predatory/manipulative trends, but you have to understand, the massive majority of the normal-not-shit ones (who would be willing to be in a relationship) are already in a relationship.

The massive majority of the normal-not-shit ones are already in a relationship.

Like its that simple. Shitty people tend to get dumped, not shitty people tend to not get dumped.

If you are building views of a gende- hey, guys, i'm talking to you too here. listen up, this isn't just for the radfems - If you are building a mental model for how you view men or how you view women (including what you think their intentions or reasonings might be for doing some action), based on how the people you've dated have acted, you are very likely getting a very distorted, bigoted, and bitter picture.

Worse yet, men and women alike tend to find it distasteful when you are bitter toward their gender, so this tends to isolate you to just the assholes, further distorting the picture.

Worse worse yet, for some people they respond to all of this by building up tests and red/green flags that somebody might be "one of the bad ones" or "one of the good ones", which abusive people know how to game or avoid. Sometimes these red flags can include normal behavior that was just commonly seen by abusive people but is unrelated to their abusiveness (or suspicious behavior that *could* have abusive intent behind it but also legitimately could be nothing) that non-abusive people aren't always going to know to avoid accidentally stepping near, further isolating the dating pool to just manipulative people. Maybe you expect them to do you some courtesy to show they are generally a nice person but all you end up doing is exclude people who fail a knowledge check while giving predators a script on how to get past your emotional walls.

The culture war ends the moment bitter men and bitter women figure this out and start viewing the individuals they are trying to date as, well, individuals, and not in the context of the last person who shared the same gender. (queer people who think this doesn't apply them somehow forget that hearing what the men or women in their life say about the other gender they've dated does absolutely impact how they view the other gender)

[garymdm]

Finding Your Way Through the Data Deluge: Trusting Your Information Assets

Just one-third of organizations trust the analytics generated from their business operations, despite the critical role these insights play in decision-making KPMG – Building Trust in Analytics For large, modern businesses, data is king. Every click, swipe, and purchase generates a wealth of information. But with this abundance comes a challenge: how do you find, understand, and trust your…

[jcsocialmarketing]

Data Literacy for Small Nonprofits with Sarah Epting

This episode is sponsored by my friends at Keela, a comprehensive fundraising and donor management software that will help you expand your reach, increase fundraising revenue, and foster a dedicated community of supporters. Keela is hosting a webinar, led by me, on June 6 – How to Drive Donations and Get Engagement Using Social Media. It’s totally free, and you can get all the details and sign up…

[ouroboredom]

Excellent, resourceful blog about data analysis in the disinformation age.

[hephaestusshield]

don't kiss me if you're afraid of thunder. my life is a storm. - anitta krizzan

[miles-edgewords]

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how much I wish we were taught in school how to interact with people online (and just how to use the internet in general) and then I remembered that I can type.

So, without further ado, I present…

How to Argue with People on the Internet

A (sort of) comprehensive guide on discussing everything from world peace to your blorbos

Forewordwarning: This is a long (but hopefully useful and entertaining) post. You have been warned.

SECTION I: The Decision

I have read SO many posts that essentially say “want to stop getting annoyed and fighting strangers? Just don’t! Simply do not!” and if that works for you? Fantastic! That is commendable and I salute you for it and I’m only a little bit jealous. (Okay, maybe more than a little bit jealous.) But if you’re like me—an absolute yapper, that is— you will likely find yourself in quite a few situations where you simply must yap. The urge is too strong. The stupidity of this collection of pixels on your screen that may or may not be the vessel for another human somewhere in the world is too much and you just have to tell them so. I understand. I will not tell you to hold back. I will, however, advise that before engaging with any individuals, you follow a few simple steps that I like to call “RAT”— otherwise known as Rest, Analyze, and Type.

Let’s say, for a moment, that you’ve just run into a comment hating on your favorite character in your favorite TV show. Yes, that one. You want to reply—but wait—you’ve just remembered to use RAT first! You intelligent human, you.

First, you REST. You take a moment to bookmark the comment (whether mentally or literally is up to you) and you step away from your phone (or you do what I do and look at that one youtube video of a parrot asking Alexa to fart 939472 times, you know the one) and you wait. Is this comment something you’re willing to take time out of your day to handle? There’s absolutely nothing wrong with deciding that it is, in fact, worth it— but it’s important to consider it first. You won’t ever have time to talk about the things you’re actually passionate about if you reply to every comment that bothers you. (Trust me— I’ve been there.)

Now, if you’ve decided to continue, reopen the comment and ANALYZE. This can mean many different things depending on the situation: is this comment generated by an AI? Is this person expressing a genuine opinion, or are they a troll? Have other people argued with them? If so, how did they respond? These are all important questions to ask, but it’s okay if you don’t know the answers to all of them. Just get the best information you can; you can always come back to this step later.

Finally, it’s time to TYPE. Let those words fly, friend! You tell ‘em!

SECTION II: Debating vs Fighting

So, you’ve RATted it up, and now you’ve decided it’s time to yap. But how to go about this? Should you be aggressive? Appeal to the enemy? What to do? Don’t worry, I’ve got another acronym for you! It’s time to take MOUSE into account: Motive, Openness, Understanding, Success, and Education.

First, think about your own MOTIVE. What do you want to accomplish? Do you want to change the other person’s mind? Are you unconcerned with changing their mind, instead going in with the intention to change the minds of others who might be reading through the conversation? Do you not care about changing anyone’s mind and simply want to discuss the topic at hand? All of these are valid, but they’re all very different. Deciding what your goal is prior to replying is one of the most important things about debating, whether it’s over the internet or face-to-face.

Once you’ve got that cleared up, it’s time to consider your OPENNESS and UNDERSTANDING. How open are you to potentially having your mind changed? Can you see a piece of truth in the other side of the argument? Do you understand where the commenter is coming from, or are they just being ridiculous? It’s okay to have opinions you aren’t open to changing on a whim— everyone has core beliefs that shape who they are as people. But sometimes looking at the other side through a lens of open-mindedness and a desire to understand is the most effective thing you can do. Give it a try— the worst thing that happens is the other person being just as bad as you thought they were.

Next, it’s time to address SUCCESS. What would succeeding look like here? This is similar to MOTIVE, but now we’re looking at the potential completion of the debate. What is the outcome you’re striving for?

Finally, EDUCATION. Is this a fact-based topic you want to educate people about, or is it purely opinion-driven? Either is fine, but if it’s fact-based, you should brush up on the facts of the situation— you don’t want to be caught in a lie and potentially humiliated, I hope. Also, misinformation on the internet is a huge issue. But mostly the humiliation thing.

Section III: Tips and Tricks

My last acronym contains an assortment of tips and tricks for internet usage and communication: Consent, Anonymity, Privacy, Yapping, Blocking, Apps, Reason, and Ability (CAPYBARA).

One of the most important things in life and on the internet is CONSENT. Now, this doesn’t mean you have to ask permission to voice your opinions— just that you should take into consideration the actual, living person on the other side of the screen. (Unless you’re arguing with an AI, in which case I suppose it probably doesn’t care much one way or the other). Ask before you DM people unless they state that their DMs are open. If someone blocks you, DO NOT make another account to harass them (yes, even if they’re really terrible). Consent online may look different than it does in real life, but it still follows the same ground rule: when in doubt, ASK.

ANONYMITY is another important thing to consider when you’re surfing among the virtual tides. Remember that even if someone displays their real name and picture on a website, you still don’t know them. They could be someone entirely different from the persona they’ve put up on the internet, and that’s okay. We all act differently depending on the situations and settings we’re in, and that’s dialed waaaay up when social media allows us to literally customize ourselves into what we want other people to see. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat people as if they’re real, but it does mean that you should take everything with a grain of salt— especially if someone is being an absolute jerk.

Okay, PRIVACY is the one section in here that anyone under a certain age probably did learn in class— along with its annoying younger cousin, PIRACY (you wouldn’t steal a CAR, would you?) You probably know by now that you shouldn’t share personal data online, so I won’t go into this one too much in this post. There are a billion textbooks about it, and as important as it is, it’s not something I’m really qualified to cover. Just don’t do anything stupid and you should be fine.

YAPPING— everyone’s favorite thing to do on the internet! For the most part, this is a reminder that you should have fun. If you feel like you can’t yap about your interests in the space you’re in, maybe you should relocate— whether that’s to a different app, a different blog, or even just to a different comment section is up to you. You should feel free to voice your opinions and talk about the things you love (within reason—don’t get yourself on an FBI watchlist—but you get the idea).

BLOCKING is one of the most underrated features on many social media apps. There is absolutely nothing wrong with blocking someone and moving on. It doesn’t make you a coward; it makes you someone who values your own time and safety. You are never obligated to argue with someone just because they said so. And—this is one of my favorite internet secrets—you can block people you agree with. If someone’s posts are well-meaning and useful, but they upset you or make you uncomfortable? You can still block them, or mute/restrict them if the app you’re using allows it. You are not a bad person for not wanting to see things that upset you in your day-to-day life. You can support good causes without reading about tragedies every morning. Digging yourself into a depressive hole isn’t going to help anything. Please, please use the block button. It’s there for a reason.

APPS are another variable you should consider when catering your online experience. For instance, you can make a nuanced post on Tumblr and more realistically expect reasonable replies because you aren’t confined to a tiny amount of characters. Trying to express the same point on Twitter, however, likely risks people getting extremely angry at you due to the nature of the app not allowing nuanced conversations. That’s not to say Tumblr is necessarily superior— just that they’re different areas with different setups. The reason Twitter is so no-nuance a lot of the time isn’t just due to the people— the app is deliberately set up so that users can’t make multiple points in one post. This also attracts people who don’t want to have nuanced conversations, which feeds the cycle. This is an (extremely oversimplified) explanation of why most social media apps feel so separate from each other, even if you follow all the same people. You should know your audience—but you should also know your stage.

It’s important to have a certain amount of REASON and common sense when you’re talking to someone about the skrunkly little guys in your favorite movie. It’s not that you can’t be passionate—I once essentially made an entire powerpoint presentation about why I think my opinion about a fictional cat person is the correct one—but you need to remember that not everything is the same level of seriousness. Expressing an opinion about whether Team Rocket are actually villains is not the same thing as expressing an opinion about the upcoming US election. (Though I think Team Rocket could potentially do an okay job, to be honest. Meowth 2024?) You can 100% have intense, long discussions about fictional characters, but it’s never worth genuinely harming your own mental health or attacking someone else because of an opinion that ultimately doesn’t hurt anyone. It’s okay to agree to disagree.

Lastly, remember that a lot of this is not intuitive. Your ABILITY to make smart decisions online is a skill that takes time to develop (as is evidenced by 99% of past me’s Twitter posts) and it’s important to give yourself grace. As much as the internet hates to admit it, we all make mistakes. Just own up to those mistakes and move on. It’s okay to delete a post you made because you don’t agree with it anymore. It’s okay to come back to an argument and apologize for going too far. It’s okay to not be perfect. Accept the consequences of your own actions and move forward.

[maharghaideovate]

Importance of Data Literacy in the Contemporary Business DY Patil Online MBA View

Being data literate is probably the closest thing to gold in this fast-paced business world. Data has literally become the lifeblood of every industry and organization because, with data explosion everywhere in today¹s world, whoever may have optimal control over the understanding of his/her disparate pieces of information can actually make a lot of difference. This is especially important for…

[boyswanna-be-her]

Hmm a fresh cup of coffee will certainly fix this and, if not, bourbon

[bazpitch]

logically speaking do the two not go hand and hand???