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Datafication and the Seductive Power of Uncertainty—A Critical Exploration of Big Data Enthusiasm | |
Stefan Strauß1  Mark Burgin1  | |
[1]Institute of Technology Assessment (ITA), Austrian Academy of Sciences, Strohgasse 45/5, Vienna A-1030, Austria | |
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关键词: technology assessment; uncertainty; predictability; interpretation; autonomy; power asymmetries; data pragmatism; | |
DOI : 10.3390/info6040836 | |
来源: mdpi | |
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【 摘 要 】
This contribution explores the fine line between overestimated expectations and underrepresented momentums of uncertainty that correlate with the prevalence of big data. Big data promises a multitude of innovative options to enhance decision-making by employing algorithmic power to gather worthy information out of large unstructured data sets. Datafication—the exploitation of raw data in many different contexts—can be seen as an attempt to tackle complexity and reduce uncertainty. Accordingly promising are the prospects for innovative applications to gain new insights and valuable knowledge in a variety of domains ranging from business strategy, security to health and medical research,
【 授权许可】
CC BY
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