Why everyone should be data literate | Jordan Morrow | TEDxBoise

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Published 2019-06-03
How do we decipher between what is true and what is not without becoming data scientists? How can we use information to make better decisions? Data literacy opens our eyes and enables us to succeed in the digital revolution. Jordan is a fierce lover of the world of data and analytics, calling himself a “data nerd.” Besides his love of all things math- and data-related, Jordan is an avid trail runner and ultramarathoner, often exploring the mountain ranges of Utah. He is the proud father of five, married to his best friend from college, and even named his Golden Retriever, Wrigley, after the field where his beloved Chicago Cubs play. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
All Comments (21)
  • @kalimpathan3726
    Data is new oil.. rightly said.. In the era of digital world we need to more aware about what digital world selling us and how mass media manipulating us.. data literacy can help to make better judgement..
  • @Je.rone_
    Be curious be creative... Very insightful and thought provoking!
  • @flikkie72
    His opening points, the reason for wanting to become data literate, can be also solved by being more vigilant about statistics intake in media. Look up sources and question every number or indication of a number you read. "Most people.." can be based on a survey held in the US in 100 respondents who are all university students. Or something like "2 out of 5 teens in university..." can refer to only 18 and 19 year olds who are in university, leaving other students out of the dataset.
  • @omybillhansen
    This is indeed amazing and good point there. 🔥🔥
  • @matthewlua3279
    "“Figures lie and liars figure”. I've heard this phrase for years and too often, it's the second part of that phrase is true. Numbers and data aren't the problem. It's the statisticians (number torturers) working for people/organizations with an agenda manipulating the data to self-servingly push a conclusion. Usually a bad one.
  • @ayesharathaur1121
    Oh...u inspired me to solve the Data interpretation questions which seems impossible thing to me because it has mathematical application. Btw,am finally trying to solve the questions and I know I will smash my mathematics phobia this time... Love from India ❤️
  • @debyanggraini7034
    I take a full benefit of this vid about observing and processing data. But imho, the last part (human element in making decision) definetely needs a separate time for more elaboration. Decision making process is very complex and it needs much more than just creativite thinking.
  • @jezzermeii
    This is so important in this new age, I am lucky to have grown up with all of this. I am concerned for the 40+ year olds, it's going to be tough for our parents! I do all I can to minimise the amount of data I consume and also give away. I'd pay above the odds for products that don't make us products ourselves!
  • @philu3
    Speech felt empty. Ok, we've been badgered for the past few years about the importance of data literacy. Read and make sense of data. Ok, what does that mean in real life, once the average person gets off of work? Saying that one should be curious and creative means what for Joe Average? In other words; we need ACTIONABLE information. Saying "be aware, be aware!"...and then not following up with concrete steps, is not exactly useful.