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Sorin Adam Matei

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Tag: Causality

What is a theory of mass communication?

What qualifies as a mass communication theory? Typically, the phrase is connected with the idea of “media effects.” Mass communication theories are typically imagined as ways to explain how mass communication affects us. How does mass communication influence our political or shopping choices, how…

The limits of big data analysis

                  Big data is seen by many as a panacea, while many are skeptical of its ability to solve our most pressing problems. What is the real problem with big data? Blind empiricism. All…