Just for fun: in an era of Big Data, what would be the best soundtrack? Here are my contenders:
1. The Police—Too Much Information
First and foremost, what defines Big Data? Well, it’s BIG (although there are are LOTS of other definitions). We have so much of it that we find it really hard to get our heads around it. These guys nailed it 34 years ago...
“Too much information running through my brain Too much information driving me insane Too much information running through my brain Too much information driving me insane”
2. Big Data—Dangerous
I’ve worked in this industry for over 25 years, and I’m scared that Big Data can be used as a weapon. I'm not entirely sure what this video is about -- but it looks like bad news! (although I want the sneakers).
“Peepin’ through the floor, it’s like they know, It’s like they know I’m looking from the outside, And creeping to the door, it’s like they know
“She blinded me with science, And hit me with technology”
8. MC Frontalot—Power User
Another catchy song — who could imagine Big Data without Power Users? (aka Data Scientists)
“You’d think the computer was helping me do it so perfect sometimes.
9. Hüsker Dü—Data Control
These guys were screaming about the future way back in 1982. NSA and GCHQ, are you listening?
“At Data Control They know everything about you Keeping secrets is too hard Your life is all recorded for you In holes punched in computer cards”
10. Duran Duran–Too Much Information
Back to the bigness of Big Data (but I prefer Sting’s version)
“I hate to bite the hand that Feeds me so much information The Pressure’s on the screen To sell you things that you don’t need It’s too much information for me”