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We produce data — a LOT of data — just by going online. And that data is useful for algorithms, but it would be meaningless without people to help interpret. @marylgray tells us about the “ghost work” it takes to run the internet and our lives. wgbh.org/news/science-a…

Algorithms play a big role in our lives, but they’d be nothing without the human beings who act as their safety net when the decisions are a little too complicated. @marylgray tells us about the very real “ghost” workers toiling behind the scenes. wgbh.org/news/science-a…

Self-driving cars may be further away when you take into account the massive amount of decision making that a human goes through while driving. @marylgray lifts the curtain on the humans guiding algorithms. wgbh.org/news/science-a…

When you flag something as inappropriate on Facebook, who decides to remove the content? A computer? According to @marylgray, there’s a whole army of humans reviewing content and making those decisions — not just AI. wgbh.org/news/science-a…

Stop talking and start listening and you might be surprised by what you hear, says author Kate Murphy. wgbh.org/news/lifestyle…

When was the last time you really listened to another person or felt heard? Listening is a lost art and the cost to our health, our relationships, and our society is steep, says author Kate Murphy. wgbh.org/news/lifestyle…

Our inability to truly listen to one another has contributed to all sorts of problems including a worldwide loneliness epidemic, says author Kate Murphy. wgbh.org/news/lifestyle…

Much can be revealed by what’s not said in a conversation, according to author Kate Murphy. Listen up and find out how. wgbh.org/news/lifestyle…

Want to become a better listener? Author Kate Murphy says it’s not hard and shares some tips about how to end “soul-sucking conversations.” #You're Not Listening wgbh.org/news/lifestyle…

What’s the significance of an increase in nonmarital first births among the college-educated? @AndrewCherlin @JohnsHopkins discusses his latest research. wgbh.org/news/lifestyle…

The yawning gap in marriage rates between college and non-college educated Americans is closing. @JohnsHopkins’ @AndrewCherlin considers what this means for parenting and children. wgbh.org/news/lifestyle…

Not everyone wants to get married, but for those who do, numbers play a surprisingly big role, as @jonbirger1 explains. wgbh.org/news/lifestyle…

Math, ratios, and …. romance? @jonbirger1 joins us to explain the surprising relationship between statistics and your love life. wgbh.org/news/lifestyle…

If your love life is struggling, you might be able to blame the city you live in. @jonbirger1 explains why. wgbh.org/news/lifestyle…

More women than men are earning college degrees. This week, we ask @jonbirger1 what this all means for the dating scene and beyond. wgbh.org/news/lifestyle…

What’s the significance of an increase in nonmarital first births among the college-educated? @AndrewCherlin @JohnsHopkins discusses his latest research. wgbh.org/news/lifestyle…

The yawning gap in marriage rates between college and non-college educated Americans is closing. @JohnsHopkins’ @AndrewCherlin considers what this means for parenting and children. wgbh.org/news/lifestyle…

Not everyone wants to get married, but for those who do, numbers play a surprisingly big role, as @jonbirger1 explains. wgbh.org/news/lifestyle…

Math, ratios, and …. romance? @jonbirger1 joins us to explain the surprising relationship between statistics and your love life. wgbh.org/news/lifestyle…