The question of how to structure or arrange data in order to gain worthwhile insights is quite different from the issue of what data to include or how it should be analyzed.  I often find myself preoccupied with structure and organization.  In part, this is because of my belief that unique logistics can lead to different types of insights.  Popular these days to the point of gaining industry dominance is holding data as large tables.  If we peer into the code for the application…

I share the concerns that many people have on the use of surveillance – particularly in this period of data monetization and commodification.  I am not troubled by surveillance itself but rather problems relating to the responsible and constructive use of data.  There are reality television shows where the placement of cameras is intended to capture personal and private moments.  Society is quick to pick up on these senseless episodes; yet it seems to tune out and turn away from the…