Could An Overdependence on Data Hurt The Book Industry?
Data can tell us about what’s been done and what’s being read -- but what about what’s to come?
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Data Is About What's Been Done
In an industry long defined by its reliance on intuitive -- and often unpredictable -- decision-making, data promises to reduce the uncertainty of the publishing business. Yet data also has its limitations, in that by its very nature it is about the past. It tells us little about subject matter that remains unexplored, or genres not yet invented. Could diminishing the role of creative thinking prevent publishers from breaking new ground and from having a diverse set of offerings that satisfy readers?
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