The Numerati

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Stephen Baker explores the hidden world of data scientists and mathematicians who track our every move to predict future choices. Every time you swipe a credit card, browse the web, or use a GPS, you leave a trail of digital breadcrumbs. Baker follows the experts who collect this information to categorize us into distinct groups. By analyzing these patterns, they can influence what we buy, how we…

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