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The Parable of Google Flu: Traps in Big Data Analysis, from Steve Stigler

It seems like computer science people are finally discovering ever-changing cycles.

"The Parable of Google Flu: Traps in Big Data Analysis"

Victor Niederhoffer asks:

Do you believe ever changing cycles are related to the regression fallacy in any systematic way?

Steve Stigler writes:

No.  EC Cycles is a real change — a reaction. But regression is only a selection effect. Google Flu works. Google changes to add ads around it and draws more clicks. Google Flu stops working. Analysts adjust. Etc.