Predictive Analytics by Eric Siegel Summary
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Discover how algorithms predict who will click, buy, lie, or die in "Predictive Analytics" - the Freakonomics of big data. Used by 30+ universities and translated into 9 languages, it reveals why vegetarians miss fewer flights and how companies like Netflix see your future.
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The Crystal Ball of the Digital Age
Imagine a father storming into a Target store, furious that the retailer was sending his teenage daughter baby-related coupons. Days later, he called back with a sheepish apology: his daughter was indeed pregnant - due in August. Target's algorithms had detected subtle changes in her purchasing patterns before she'd told her family. Welcome to the world of predictive analytics, where algorithms peer "through the previously impenetrable barrier between today and tomorrow." This technology transforms our digital footprints into forecasts of remarkable accuracy - predicting what we'll buy, whether we'll quit our jobs, default on loans, or even develop diseases. These aren't vague, generalized predictions like weather forecasts, but individualized insights applied across millions of people simultaneously. The power comes not from perfect accuracy, but from being consistently better than random guessing - what Eric Siegel calls "The Prediction Effect." When organizations can make slightly better decisions at massive scale, the cumulative impact transforms industries. Consider a direct marketing campaign: without predictive analytics, you'd randomly select recipients and expect a 1% response rate. But what if you could identify a segment three times more likely to respond? You'd triple your results with the same budget. This illustrates how even modest improvements in prediction accuracy create tremendous value. Credit card companies improving fraud detection by just 2% save millions annually. Healthcare providers predicting patient readmissions with 15% better accuracy significantly reduce costs while improving care. What makes this approach transformative is that predictions directly drive decisions: doctors reviewing high-risk patients, agents contacting customers likely to cancel, marketers targeting specific prospects. Amazon's recommendation engine drives 35% of their sales. Netflix saves $1 billion annually through predictive customer retention.
Finding Signals in the Digital Noise
The Machine That Learns
The Power of Ensemble Models and Persuasion Analytics
The Ethics of Algorithmic Crystal Balls
The Future of Prediction
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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