[bonyen]

Indeed, we have significantly more data. However, it seems that we have significantly less _truth_ than at any point in my lifetime, at least.

"Data" evokes images of objective, agenda-less sensors just sitting there, measuring, and passing on what was measured. But in reality, there is a substantial human element in capturing and recording "data" (e.g. SF crime statistics).

I'm not saying other options can't work. I am saying data is overrated in our current, heavily-divided and politicized, world.