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Summary

The video script discusses the impact of technologies like big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence on the future of humanity, as described by author Harari in his book '21 Lessons for the 21st Century'. It emphasizes the rapid pace of human progress and the lack of control mechanisms to manage it, suggesting that traditional ideologies like capitalism, liberalism, and socialism are inadequate. The script highlights the potential for companies controlling these technologies to take over global management from nations. It calls for individuals to understand and adapt to these new technologies by acquiring necessary skills to avoid becoming obsolete. The video series aims to guide young people in preparing for this new world order by exploring transformative technologies in depth, starting with big data.

Takeaways

• 🌐 Big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are technologies that will significantly reduce the need for human labor in the future.
• 📈 Over the past 30 years, we have been witnessing a rapid advancement in human history without a control mechanism or approach.
• 🔄 Established systems like capitalism, liberalism, and socialism are unable to produce solutions for the changes brought by new technologies.
• 🏢 According to Harari, instead of states, companies controlling these technologies will take over the management of the world.
• 🤔 To prepare for this new world order, we must first understand what to expect from new technologies and acquire the necessary skills to not become obsolete.
• 🚀 The speaker plans to create a video series on technologies that they believe will fundamentally change human life, starting with big data.
• 💡 Big data refers to the aggregation of all data in the world at a single point, making information digitally accessible.
• 📊 The three main aspects of big data are Volume (the massive amount of data), Velocity (the speed at which data is produced), and Variety (the diversity of data types).
• 🔍 Big data is already being used in various fields, such as insurance and banking, to gather extensive information about individuals in real-time.
• 🛒 Companies use big data to optimize pricing, track sales, and adjust strategies based on customer behavior and market trends.
• 🎥 Netflix and Hepsiburada are examples of how big data is used to recommend products and content based on user preferences and habits.
• 💼 Job fields related to big data include Big Data Engineering, Big Data Architecture, Big Data Analytics, Database Engineering, and Data Warehouse Engineering.

Q & A

What does Harari predict about the future impact of technologies like big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence on human labor?

Harari predicts that due to technologies like big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, humans will become so dispensable in the future that they will start to become unnecessary in masses.

How has the digitalization of information evolved over the past 30 years?

In the year 2000, only 20% of the world's information was digital. By 2015, this percentage had increased to 98%, indicating a rapid shift towards digital accessibility of information.

What are the three main characteristics of big data?

The three main characteristics of big data are Volume (the massive accumulation of data), Velocity (the speed at which data is produced), and Variety (the diversity of data types, including text, images, videos, audio, presentations, and database files).

How does big data enable real-time analysis and decision-making?

Big data allows for the instantaneous extraction of needed information from a 'cloud' of data through algorithms, enabling real-time analysis and decision-making in various fields such as finance, marketing, and social media monitoring.

What are some practical applications of big data in the banking and insurance sectors?

Big data is used in banking and insurance to gather extensive information about customers, detect fraudulent activities, and personalize services. It can analyze credit card transactions, loan repayments, and customer interactions to provide tailored services and prevent risks.

How does big data contribute to price optimization for companies?

Companies use big data to analyze sales data from various stores and online platforms to determine which products are selling well and at what price points. This analysis helps them adjust pricing strategies and optimize profits.

What are some of the potential future job roles in the field of big data?

Potential future job roles in big data include Big Data Engineering, Big Data Architecture, Big Data Analytics, Database Engineering, Data Warehouse Engineering, Big Data Research, and more.

How does big data influence personalized recommendations on platforms like Netflix and Hepsiburada?

Big data is used to analyze user behavior and preferences on platforms like Netflix and Hepsiburada. It then provides personalized recommendations for movies, series, or products based on the user's viewing or shopping history.

What was the role of big data in Barack Obama's 2012 election campaign?

Big data analysts played a significant role in Barack Obama's 2012 election campaign by analyzing voter data and preferences, which helped in targeted messaging and ultimately contributed to his victory.

What advice does the speaker give to individuals in preparing for the future job market?

The speaker advises individuals to learn new skills and start working towards them today to avoid becoming dispensable in the future job market. This includes understanding the new technologies that will shape the world and acquiring the necessary skills to stay relevant.