In this episode of R&D with D&D, Dave Levine and Denise Howell speak with Gerald Sim about his book, Screening Big Data, exploring how films shape—not simply reflect—our understanding of big data, algorithms, AI, and technological power. Rather than focusing on familiar dystopian stories, Sim argues that movies like Moneyball and Minority Report subtly influence our algorithmic literacy, namely, how we think about data, objectivity, accountability, and the role of technology in society. The conversation examines everything from Netflix’s recommendation engine and the mythology of Silicon Valley to why seemingly small cinematic conventions can profoundly shape public policy, culture, and […]
