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Detecting influence operations with data science, and fighting back!

Jonathon talks with special guests C E Carey and Kris Shaffer about their research into “influence operations” – the propaganda campaigns that are changing the way conversations happen on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, and the other places we hang out online. Both Kris and Carey are Data for Democracy volunteers, and...

This week Chris talks about whether you should get a PhD and talks about his own experience in a Ph.D. program.

This week Chris talks about whether you should get a PhD and talks about his own experience in a Ph.D. program.

This week Chris talks about learning everything they don’t teach you in grad school, bootcamps, or MOOCs.

This week Chris talks about learning everything they don't teach you in grad school, bootcamps, or MOOCs.

This week Vidya and Chris are back to talk about food, magazines, and why notifications are evil.

This week Vidya and Chris are back to talk about food, magazines, and why notifications are evil.

In this bonus episode Chris talks to Scott Mantie, STEM professor and Director of New Hampshire's Department of Education on math and statistics education.

In this bonus episode Chris talks to Scott Mantie, STEM professor and Director of New Hampshire’s Department of Education on math and statistics education.

This week Vidya and Chris talk about the world of AI and data-driven parenting.

This week Vidya and Chris talk about the world of AI and data-driven parenting!

This week Jonathon and Vidya are out of town, so Chris takes the helm and gives his opinionated guide to learning machine learning, data science, and artificial intelligence. Resources mentioned this episode:

An opinionated guide to learning machine learning, data science, and artificial intelligence.

Robot bartenders! Beer data!