#85 Who cares about data literacy?

Join Dan, Dara and Bhav dive into the topic of data literacy. They share their personal definitions and perspectives on the subject, discussing the importance of data curiosity, data storytelling, and effective data communication. Bhav also explores the idea of data literacy as a dragon to be slayed, delving into the philosophical aspects of the topic. They all hope to reassure anyone listening that data literacy is something that can be developed and built upon, emphasising that everyone has some degree of data literacy, whether they know it or not!

Show note links:

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• Bhav's LinkedIn post on being data-driven and data literate
• Simo's post on the myth of the non-technical marketer

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Quotes of the Episode:

1. "Data literacy is being able to translate data into useful information and practical actions." - Dan
2. "Data literacy is being able to use words and numbers to express thoughts and ideas, to make a point, to make an argument, to help somebody else understand what your point of view is or your experiences, and that person you're communicating with has a kind of similar understanding of those words that you're using." - Dara
3. "Being data literate is one who walks the path of data without fear" - Bhav

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