3 chapters across the catalog
One-in-Five Sexual Assault Myth, Crime Statistics
The widely cited statistic that one in five college women is sexually assaulted is challenged as a statistical myth promoted by the Obama administration. Federal Bureau of Justice Statistics suggest the actual rate is closer to one in 100, and critics argue that surveys used to generate the higher number use fraudulent methodology by conflating unwanted kissing with rape.
White House Big Data Survey, Sensors, Citizen Feedback
John Podesta's video encourages citizens to provide feedback on big data at a White House website. He mentions "sensors all around us" and the transformative nature of technology in healthcare and online shopping, while the hosts express deep skepticism about the government's true intentions regarding privacy.
Twitter User Survey, Social Network Marketing Tactics
A live walkthrough of a Twitter user survey reveals aggressive data collection tactics and "skip logic" designed to steer user sentiment. The hosts critique the pre-selected answers regarding social media usage time and the leading questions about switching from Facebook to other platforms.
