Extended Summary - Everybody Lies: Based On The Book By Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

EXTENDED SUMMARY

EVERYBODY LIES

BASED ON THE BOOK BY SETH STEPHENS-DAVIDOWITZ

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: EVERBOOK SUMMARIES

CONTENT

The Revolution's Outlines

The Faulty Gut: Demystifying Data Science

The Powers of Big Data: Freud Revisited

Data Reimagined: Unconventional Data

Digital Truth Serum: The Internet's Confessions

The Truth About Ourselves: Facebook's Digital Lies

Zooming In: New Ways of Seeing Life

Handle with Care: The Problems with Big Data

All the World's a Lab: The Power of Experimentation

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

In Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, the author explores the power of to uncover truths about human behavior. Drawing from sources like Google searches and social media, the book delves into topics ranging from sexuality and racism to economics and health. It reveals hidden patterns and correlations that challenge conventional wisdom. Stephens-Davidowitz analyzes how people's online behaviors often contradict their stated beliefs or actions. The book emphasizes the importance of experimentation and critical thinking when interpreting data. It highlights both the potential and the pitfalls of using Big Data to understand ourselves and the world around us.

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Release date

Audiobook: February 28, 2025