Seth Stephens-Davidowitz (born 1982)

Data scientist, economist and author.[89]

What is Seth Stephens-Davidowitz (born 1982) known for?

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is a noted American data scientist, economist, and author, born on September 15, 1982, in Englewood, New Jersey. Seth's educational journey took him from Tenafly High School, where he graduated in 1999, to studying at prestigious institutions, Stanford and Harvard Universities.

He garnered recognition for his innovative approach to studying human behavior using Google Trends. His scientific career includes affiliations with renowned institutions such as Google, and he has also served as a visiting lecturer at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Known for his contribution as a New York Times op-ed contributor and data scientist at Google, Stephens-Davidowitz's body of work spans beyond the academic realm. His research leverages unconventional data from sources like Google Trends, Wikipedia, and Facebook to unearth real-time insights into people's thoughts and beliefs that are often not openly admitted.

In 2017, Seth inked his insights in his book, Everybody Lies, published by HarperCollins. The book was not only a New York Times bestseller but was also hailed as a book of the year by PBS NewsHour and the Economist. It explores the idea that people are more honest in their online searches as they perceive internet browsing as a private activity. The book brought to light sensitive subjects like stigma, prejudice, violence, and sexuality, which Seth derived from analyzing search histories on search engines.

More information about Seth Stephens-Davidowitz and his research can be found on his website.