A great viz on what is the knowledge and hard skills needed to become a DataScientist.

A great viz on what is the knowledge and hard skills needed to become a DataScientist. I’m not one and do not want to be one, but there are some hard skills and knowledge that I already have, other I’m actively working on, and some still on the pipeline, that I think are mandatory for my current work and future work. Most probably will not use the knowledge and tools myself, but need to know what I can expect, what i can ask and have an informed / educated discussion with a DataScientist. https://x.com/hashtag/Infographic?src=hashtag_click by https://x.com/hashtag/Infographic?src=hashtag_click #Infographic by @DataScienceDojo

- Pedro

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A começar um novo livro! Deus na Escuridão por Valter Hugo Mãe

A começar um novo livro! Deus na escuridão por Valter Hugo Mãe “…«Deus é exactamente como as mães. Liberta Seus filhos e haverá de buscá-los eternamente. Passará todo o tempo de coração pequeno à espera, espiando todos os sinais que Lhe anunciem a presença, o regresso dos filhos.» Este livro explora a ideia de que amar é sempre um sentimento que se exerce na escuridão. Uma aposta sem garantia que se pode tornar absoluta. A dúvida está em saber se os irmãos podem amar como as mães que, por sua vez, amam como Deus. Passada na ilha da Madeira, esta é a história de dois irmãos e da necessidade de cuidar de alguém. Delicado e profundo, Deus Na Escuridão é um manifesto de lealdade e resiliência. …” https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204939819-deus-na-escurid-o

- Pedro

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WeWork the (hi)story by Bloomberg - Foundering Series

Just finalized the 7-episode series by Bloomberg on WeWork (Foundering series). Reality can definitely surpass fiction in so many domains, and we WeWork is one of such cases. Very informative and insightful. Enjoy! https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/foundering/id1161880916?i=1000485818078

- Pedro

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A empezar un nuevo libro! La era del capitalismo de la vigilancia: La lucha por un futuro humano frente a las nuevas fronteras del poder por Shoshana Zuboff

A empezar un nuevo libro! La era del capitalismo de la vigilancia: La lucha por un futuro humano frente a las nuevas fronteras del poder por Shoshana Zuboff Albino Santos (Translator) “…En esta obra magistral por la originalidad de las ideas y las investigaciones en ella expuestas, Shoshana Zuboff nos revela el alarmante fenómeno que ella misma ha denominado «capitalismo de la vigilancia». Está en juego algo de la máxima importancia: toda una arquitectura global de modificación de la conducta amenaza con transfigurar la naturaleza humana misma en el siglo XXI de igual modo a como el capitalismo industrial desfiguró el mundo natural en el siglo XX. Gracias al análisis de Zuboff, cobran gráficamente vida para nosotros las consecuencias del avance del capitalismo de la vigilancia desde su foco de origen en Silicon Valley hacia todos los sectores de la economía. Hoy se acumula un enorme volumen de riqueza y poder en unos llamados «mercados de futuros conductuales» en los que se compran y se venden predicciones sobre nuestro comportamiento, y hasta la producción de bienes y servicios se supedita a un nuevo «medio de modificación de la conducta». La amenaza que se cierne sobre nosotros no es ya la de un Estado «Gran Hermano» totalitario, sino la de una arquitectura digital omnipresente: un «Gran Otro» que opera en función de los intereses del capital de la vigilancia. El exhaustivo y turbador análisis de Zuboff pone al descubierto las amenazas a las que se enfrenta la sociedad del siglo XXI: una «colmena» controlada y totalmente interconectada que nos seduce con la promesa de lograr certezas absolutas a cambio del máximo lucro posible para sus promotores, y todo a costa de la democracia, la libertad y nuestro futuro como seres humanos. Sin apenas resistencia en la legislación o en la sociedad, el capitalismo de la vigilancia va camino de dominar el orden social y determinar el futuro digital... si no se lo impedimos antes. …” https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55384504-la-era-del-capitalismo-de-la-vigilancia

- Pedro

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Finalized - 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson - Book Rating - 2/5

Finalized 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson Book Rating - 2/ 5 Good rules, although the book is too long in order to support the rules :-) Review to come shortly. “…#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERWhat does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.Humorous, surprising and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? Why did ancient Egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? What dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant and vengeful? Dr. Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 12 Rules for Life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith and human nature, while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its readers. …” https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33792742-12-rules-for-life

- Pedro

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Become an Entrepreneur by Buying a Small Business (but always thinking big) a 3rd Way (and why not...)

Starting a new podcast series and will try to learn something on how to be an entrepreneur via buying a “small” business. So far so good, strongly biased on an American reality, suffering at least until episode 6 of survival bias, but really interesting and insightful. Couple of key takeaways: Deciding how you will you fund the search is key and will have consequences on your choice. Looking for key drivers for a good business is paramount (non-cyclical, loyal customer base, stable revenue streams, healthy margins, macro tail winds, etc…) and the price you will pay. You cannot set too many constraints on your search (the widest the net the better geographical and industry) Business size should not to be too big, but with room to grow, and not to small otherwise you will end up buying a job. As mentioned it might be a strong and compelling 3rd alternative. The book was also added to wish list. https://www.amazon.es/dp/B01KP33K4Y/?coliid=I3H97SA63H72UJ&colid=14MHGYWQ2IL8H&psc=0&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it “…Are you looking for an alternative to a career path at a big firm? Does founding your own start-up seem too risky? There is a radical third path open to you: You can buy a small business and run it as CEO. Purchasing a small company offers significant financial rewards—as well as personal and professional fulfillment. Leading a firm means you can be your own boss, put your executive skills to work, fashion a company environment that meets your own needs, and profit directly from your success. But finding the right business to buy and closing the deal isn't always easy. In the HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business, Harvard Business School professors Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff help you: Determine if this path is right for you Raise capital for your acquisition Find and evaluate the right prospects Avoid the pitfalls that could derail your search Understand why a "dull" business might be the best investment Negotiate a potential deal with the seller Avoid deals that fall through at the last minute …” https://open.spotify.com/show/0NIykeSYy6CqdNqED1s6gm?si=7b5a09a8bcdf4f1c

- Pedro

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Future Library 2014-2114

Imagine writing a book that will only be read in 100 years! That is the project lead by Katie Paterson named Future Library. Are you intrigued? can find more below “….Scottish artist Katie Paterson has launched a 100-year artwork - Future Library - Framtidsbiblioteket - for the city of Oslo in Norway. A thousand trees have been planted in Nordmarka, a forest just outside Oslo, which will supply paper for a special anthology of books to be printed in one hundred years time. Between now and then, one writer every year will contribute a text, with the writings held in trust, unpublished, until 2114. …” https://www.futurelibrary.no/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email https://vimeo.com/97512418

- Pedro

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