In this episode of Tesseract Talks, Marko Rukavina interviews Jordan Morrow, a data literacy expert and author. They discuss Jordan’s journey from a mathematics enthusiast to a leader in data literacy, exploring the importance of understanding data in today’s world. Jordan emphasizes that everyone is inherently data literate and discusses the role of AI in enhancing human capabilities rather than replacing them. The conversation also touches on the need for data professionals to possess business literacy and the significance of critical thinking in the age of AI.
Takeaways
- Data literacy is the ability to read, work with, analyze, and communicate with data.
- AI should augment human capabilities, not replace them.
- Critical thinking is essential in the age of AI.
- Data professionals need to understand business concepts to be successful.
- Curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking are the three C’s of data literacy.
- Creating special time for personal development is crucial.
- The impact of AI on cognitive skills is a growing concern.
- AI has been around since 1956, but generative AI is a new frontier.