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Zemblanity and Big Data: the ugly truths the algorithms remind us of
Acta Scientiarum. Human and Social Sciences 44 (1):1-7 (2022)
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In this paper, we will argue that, while Big Data enthusiasts imply that the analysis of massive data sets can produce serendipitous (that is, unexpected and fortunate) discoveries, the way those models are currently designed not only does not create serendipity so easily but also frequently generates zemblanitous (that is, expected and unfortunate) findings.Author's Profile
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