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title: "Secrets vs Mysteries: Social Science as Data Science | Erin Simpson | Monktoberfest 2017"
date: 2018-01-15T11:30:13Z
modified: 2018-01-15T11:30:13Z
permalink: "https://redmonk.com/videos/secrets-vs-mysteries-social-science-as-data-science-erin-simpson-monktoberfest-2017/"
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status: publish
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wpid: 1503
series:
  - Monktoberfest 2017
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  - RedMonk Tech Events
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timestamp: 2018-01-15T11:30:13Z
tags:
  - Monktoberfest 2017
  - RedMonk Tech Events
---

Dr. Erin Simpson, CEO, analyst, professor, longtime National Security expert, data scientist and co-host of the incredible Bombshell podcast talks to Monktoberfest attendees on how the social sciences are actually data science. How do we understand and process the people and cultures around us via data science? What kinds of skills are needed to address issues with social platforms and the data they generate?