Collective Intelligence
When I set out to write this book, my intention was to collate the learnings and wisdom from some of the industry’s most successful and renowned data leaders, and to share some pragmatic advice on how to do data science right.
After many hours of conversations with these data leaders, I feel excited about the potential for good using AI – and concerned about the potential harms. One thing is clear: the discipline of data science will continue to increase in relevance.
It was inspiring to hear about how each of the interviewees overcame the challenges they faced – hopefully, some of their stories will save readers from learning some lessons the hard way! My plan has always been to offer clear and actionable advice and recommendations that you can apply to your own organization and career. In this chapter, we will distill the invaluable information from each of the interviewees into a set of key themes, as follows:
- Entering the...