The Story
This thought-provoking book explores the historical evolution of data—from the Age of Reason to today’s algorithm-driven world. The authors combine technology history, philosophy, and modern computing to explain how data became central to society. It examines the ethical, social, and economic consequences of big data and algorithms shaping our lives. Readers gain not only technical understanding but also critical insight into how data influences power, privacy, and decision-making in the modern era.
Description
This thought-provoking book explores the historical evolution of data—from the Age of Reason to today’s algorithm-driven world. The authors combine technology history, philosophy, and modern computing to explain how data became central to society. It examines the ethical, social, and economic consequences of big data and algorithms shaping our lives. Readers gain not only technical understanding but also critical insight into how data influences power, privacy, and decision-making in the modern era.
