The Human Face of Big Data

Overview

With the rapid emergence of digital devices, an unstoppable, invisible force is changing human lives in ways from the microscopic to the gargantuan: Big Data, a word that was barely used a few years ago but now governs the day for many of us from the moment we awaken to the extinguishing of the final late-evening light bulb. This massive gathering and analyzing of data in real time is allowing us to not only address some of humanity biggest challenges but is also helping create a new kind of planetary nervous system. Yet as Edward Snowden and the release of the Prism documents have shown, the accessibility of all these data comes at a steep price. The Human Face of Big Data captures the promise and peril of this extraordinary knowledge revolution.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 24, 2016

Original language

English

Cast

Jolee Kim,Lexie Butler,Marcia Nasatir,Chris Grounds,William Michael Paul,Joel McHale,Lisa Coronado,Miles Dewar

Director

Sandy Smolan

Writer

Sandy Smolan

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt3312100