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What metaphor is often used to describe data in contemporary discussions?
What metaphor is often used to describe data in contemporary discussions?
What does the term 'dataist state' refer to in the context of AI and governance?
What does the term 'dataist state' refer to in the context of AI and governance?
How did the role of statistics evolve in relation to nation states?
How did the role of statistics evolve in relation to nation states?
What is an essential reason why states began collecting population data?
What is an essential reason why states began collecting population data?
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What aspect of governance has been influenced by the collection of administrative data?
What aspect of governance has been influenced by the collection of administrative data?
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What aspect of data is the political economy of data concerned with?
What aspect of data is the political economy of data concerned with?
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What relationship is explored between modern states and statistics?
What relationship is explored between modern states and statistics?
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What happens to the relationship between numbers, facts, and ideals of good government?
What happens to the relationship between numbers, facts, and ideals of good government?
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What is one of the two ideals of democracy referenced in US history?
What is one of the two ideals of democracy referenced in US history?
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What is necessary for the effective functioning of a dataist state?
What is necessary for the effective functioning of a dataist state?
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What was the first year the US Census was conducted?
What was the first year the US Census was conducted?
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Which period is associated with the rise of neoliberal state governance?
Which period is associated with the rise of neoliberal state governance?
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What was a significant aspect of the 1810 US Census?
What was a significant aspect of the 1810 US Census?
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Which technique is NOT typically associated with population analysis in the context of statecraft?
Which technique is NOT typically associated with population analysis in the context of statecraft?
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How are numbers linked to government authority?
How are numbers linked to government authority?
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What was the primary administrative aim of modern states since the 17th century?
What was the primary administrative aim of modern states since the 17th century?
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What does the term 'administrative grid' refer to in the context of statistical governance?
What does the term 'administrative grid' refer to in the context of statistical governance?
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What is the emphasis of 'Statistik' in German-speaking central Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries?
What is the emphasis of 'Statistik' in German-speaking central Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries?
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What does Nikolas Rose suggest about counting problems?
What does Nikolas Rose suggest about counting problems?
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What is a characteristic of the neoliberal era of governance from the 1980s to the 2010s?
What is a characteristic of the neoliberal era of governance from the 1980s to the 2010s?
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What was the nature of Political Arithmetick as developed by William Petty and John Graunt?
What was the nature of Political Arithmetick as developed by William Petty and John Graunt?
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Why is numeracy considered important in a democratic society?
Why is numeracy considered important in a democratic society?
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Which key figure is associated with the emergence of modern statistics linking it to eugenics?
Which key figure is associated with the emergence of modern statistics linking it to eugenics?
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What is a key characteristic of the relationship between numbers and politics throughout history?
What is a key characteristic of the relationship between numbers and politics throughout history?
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What does the phrase 'political disputes will be waged in the language of number' suggest?
What does the phrase 'political disputes will be waged in the language of number' suggest?
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What effect does a 'dataist state' have on the existing relations among facts and ideals of good government?
What effect does a 'dataist state' have on the existing relations among facts and ideals of good government?
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What does James Scott suggest about the 'tunnel vision' in the context of state knowledge and control?
What does James Scott suggest about the 'tunnel vision' in the context of state knowledge and control?
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What principle does public numeracy relate to according to the lesson?
What principle does public numeracy relate to according to the lesson?
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What was a common purpose for which numerical data was collected in 17th and 18th century England?
What was a common purpose for which numerical data was collected in 17th and 18th century England?
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Which concept emphasizes the need for citizens to understand numerical data in a democracy?
Which concept emphasizes the need for citizens to understand numerical data in a democracy?
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What aspect of population was emphasized in the governance strategies of modern states?
What aspect of population was emphasized in the governance strategies of modern states?
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How did the approach of Political Arithmetick differ from Statistika?
How did the approach of Political Arithmetick differ from Statistika?
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Study Notes
Artificial Intelligence & Human Values - Lesson 7: Numbers, Facts and Good Government - Part I
- The lecture covers the history and development of statistics and its relationship with the modern state.
- The origins of statistics are linked to the rise of the modern nation-state.
- The modern state utilizes statistics for various administrative tasks including governance, resource management, and taxation.
- "Population" emerged as a concept through state-led administrative data collection and analysis.
- Modern statistical methods were enabled by the increased administrative data collection.
- The lecture introduces the concept of a "dataist state," where relationships between numbers, facts, and ideals of good governance are destabilized due to AI and data.
- The concept of "statistical thinking" was crucial to growing state power.
- Early examples of gathering data for political purposes are explored, including 17th/18th century England/Great Britain.
- These areas collected and used numerical data from various sources for political analysis and decision-making.
Artificial Intelligence & Human Values - Lesson 7: Part II
- The US Constitution's mandate for a census is highlighted as an example of how numbers are used to shape political representation.
- Specific census data, such as population data and industrial data, can be linked to political issues and the state's authority.
- The problematization of different types of data collection is examined, showing its political implications.
- Understanding how numbers are politically used and problematized.
- The impact of the privatization of number collection on relations between numbers and politics in the neoliberal era is examined.
- The lecture looks into the relationship amongst various factors, including numbers, politics, and ideals of good government.
- The evolution of this relationship is further analyzed throughout history (with particular attention paid to various periods: high-modernism, neoliberalism, and dataism).
Key Takeaways
- Statistics, states, and populations have co-developed over centuries.
- "Population thinking" stems from the State's interest in governance.
- The use of data to control populations enables a simpler, more manageable system for administration.
- The relation of numbers and politics is complex and historically dependent.
- Understanding how numbers are used is crucial for democratic practices.
- The idea of "public numeracy" is highlighted as an important concept in democracies.
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This lesson delves into the history and evolution of statistics and its critical role in modern governance. It explores how the rise of the modern state coincided with developments in data collection, highlighting the connection between population statistics and state power. Additionally, it examines the impact of AI on governance and the concept of a 'dataist state.'
