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May 2021
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Chen Long: The Privacy Paradox

INSTITUTE FOR NEW ECONOMIC THINKING (INET)
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Can big data strengthen global inclusivity and trust? Information exchange has historically been the most powerful tool at humanity's disposal, so what makes data different? Dr. Long Chen (Luohan Academy) discusses his latest report "Understanding Big Data: Data Calculus In The Digital Era" which is available for download at https://www.luohanacademy.com/researc...

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