How Data Happened

In this engaging audiobook, Chris Wiggins and Matthew L. Jones present a comprehensive history of data, examining its profound technical, political, and ethical effects on society. By tracing the evolution of data from historical events like the US Census and the rise of eugenics to modern automated decision systems, the authors shed light on how data shapes our reality. They argue that understanding this trajectory can empower us to use data intentionally, advocating for its potential to serve collective purposes.