How Data Happened: A History from the Age of Reason to the Age of Algorithms

In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, listen to a recording of a recent CBS event featuring Chris Wiggins, professor of applied mathematics and systems biology at Columbia University. He speaks about his new book, How Data Happened, co-authored with Matthew Jones. Professor Wiggins explains that the technologies that now shape our daily realities didn't just appear overnight. They have rich and detailed histories that go back centuries and span the globe. This event was facilitated by Professor Bruce Kogut, as part of the School's Business, AI, and Democracy series.

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How Data Happened: A History from the Age of Reason to the Age of Algorithms is an episode from Columbia Bizcast by Columbia Bizcast.

This episode is 51:25 long.

This episode was published on Feb 9, 2024.

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