But more memorable than the data are images demonstrating the interconnectedness of life in the starkest terms.
Mr. Blum is an unobtrusive writer, yet one with a knack for bundling packets of data into memorable observations.
The box Mr. Hoffman is referring to is a smartphone, which often has hundreds, if not thousands, of photographs of friends, events, parties, particularly memorable meals or outings, plus data about where the photos were taken.
In a book rife with supporting data, the most memorable statistics are those related to corruption, both in and outside government, as well as to Greece's retirement provisions.
He records where he surfed, the size of the waves, the direction of the swell, a description of conditions, what surfboard he rode, who his companions (if any) were, any memorable events or observations, and data for year-to-year comparisons.
This provided richer data than if a less memorable patient receiving home care from the DN had been chosen.
"Event creation tools in the market focus on heavy data entry, where Flyr focuses on memorable invites using shared interests amongst friends.
While data can be used to tell remarkably deep and memorable stories, Bergstrom told me, its apparent sophistication and precision can effectively disguise a great deal of bullshit.
When we help someone make connections between data and the human condition, it becomes personal and more memorable.
The NBA's Magic has moved big time into big data this season to set ticket prices, create a more memorable customer experience and build loyalty.
