Good Data: An Optimist's Guide to Our Digital Future

Good Data is a FT Business Book of the Month that argues that the data revolution could be the best thing that ever happened to us, helping us to combat inequality, create jobs, advance knowledge, and protect us from coronavirus. It challenges the surveillance capitalism narrative and provides valuable insight.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group

An FT Business Book of the Month


Diane Coyle, University of Cambridge


A Must-Read that Will Change Your Perspective


We are currently living in a time of profound pessimism when it comes to data.


This book will challenge that mindset and transform your perspective.


It is impossible to escape the pervasive influence of digital technology, and along with it comes a sense of fear.


However, the narrative surrounding data and technology that we have been exposed to needs to be reevaluated.


Data expert and tech insider turned Cambridge researcher, Sam Gilbert, reveals that the data revolution could actually be the best thing that has ever happened to us.


Good Data delves into the incredible ways in which this information explosion is already benefiting us, ranging from combating inequality to creating jobs, advancing knowledge, and protecting us from the COVID-19 pandemic.


We are standing at the precipice of greatness, but we need to unlock the keys to achieve it.


Good Data is a great read and a thought-provoking exploration of the transformative power of data.


It challenges the prevailing narrative of surveillance capitalism and provides valuable insights into the potential of data to drive positive change.


Peter Turner, Chief Commercial Officer at Avast, praises the book as "positive, interesting, easy to read, and provides valuable insight."


Whether you are a business professional, a data enthusiast, or simply someone interested in understanding the world we live in, Good Data is a must-read that will enrich your perspective and inspire you to embrace the power of data.

Weight: 286g
Dimension: 129 x 290 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787396333