Abstract
This article provides a general review and discussion of the debate surrounding Big Data and wellbeing. We ask four main questions: Is Big Data very new or very old? How well can we now predict individual and aggregate wellbeing with Big Data, and to what extent do novel measurement tools complement survey-based measures? Is Big Data responsible for the rising interest in wellbeing or a threat to it? What are the economic and societal consequences of Big Data, and is there a point to government regulation of ownership, access, and consent?
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Philosophical Studies Series |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 175-206 |
Number of pages | 32 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Aug 2020 |
Publication series
Series | Philosophical Studies Series |
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Volume | 140 |
ISSN | 0921-8599 |
Bibliographical note
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