I recently read the book Factfulness, which highlights ten things about the world that are better than most people think. (The book is a fascinating read and I highly recommend it. In fact, I think it should be required reading for all high school students!)
This got me to thinking (naturally) about the things in data management that are better than perhaps many of us think. Here are just a few examples drawing on my experiences as a database manager with my past association employment: Read the rest of the article here.
Totally agree with the vibe of Factfulness it’s one of those books that recalibrates your brain a bit. I love how it doesn’t just say “things aren’t as bad,” it shows why we misread the world and gives you simple mental checks to stay grounded. Also yes: it should absolutely be on a high school reading list.