While Model Trains

Read data blog posts.
Carefully handpicked.
Presented 3 at a time.

How Dangerous Is Biking in New York?

Gregory Gundersen

Estimating the probability of a fatal injury occurring during bike commuting to work in New York.

Read it!

The Simpsons by the Data

Todd W. Schneider

An analysis of the first 27 seasons of The Simpsons, featuring great plots and memes. The analysis covers the most significant side characters, the presence of a pattern of patriarchy, declining TV ratings, and highlights some of the most relevant sentences.

Read it!

What Should Data Scientists Learn?

Peter Baumgartner

Asking 'What happens before I do my job?' and 'What happens after I do my job?' can help with choosing what to learn next.

Read it!