Big Data is awfully important now, and it's poised to become the driving force in computing in 2015! If you don't think so, just look at this:
NOT!! I've pointed out how arithmetically-challenged most things called "big data" are. I've pointed out how it's mostly a technology fashion trend with little substance. And how when you dig into it, "big data" often isn't big. Or meaningful, or relevant.
You might think, with the emperor strutting around butt-naked ugly, we would be embarrassed and turn away. Sadly, it appears to be getting worse. Computing is supposed to be dominated by all sorts of number-centric nerds. The Big Data trend is strong evidence that trends in computing are every bit as science-based as fascination with the Kardashians.
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