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Sociology Ruins Everything

Sociology Ruins Everything

Data Science

· 41 min · Season 4 Episode 3

Show notes

This month's episode dives into the origins and definitions of the "sexiest job of the 21st century": Data science. I look at the most recent data to uncover how and why it emerged, and how it organized as a profession in a way that's completely different from our understanding of how professions are created. Joining me in this discussion is Philipp Brandt, assistant professor of sociology at SciencesPo and Centre for the Sociology of Organisations, who wrote the book, Inside Data Science: Hackers and the Making of a New Profession.

Show Notes
Brandt, P. (2026). Inside data science: Hackers…

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