Critical Data Literacies Rethinking Data and Everyday Life by Tara Brabson, Jesse Drew, and Aaron Shapiro is a book that explores the relationship between data, power, and everyday life. The authors argue that data has become a central aspect of contemporary life, shaping everything from education and employment to healthcare and politics. However, they also note that this increased reliance on data has created new forms of inequality and exclusion, particularly for marginalized communities. To address these issues, the authors advocate for critical data literacy, which involves understanding how data is collected, analyzed, and used, as well as how it can be used to reinforce or challenge existing power structures. They argue that developing a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge is essential for survival in today's world. The book begins by discussing the history of data collection and analysis, tracing its evolution from early census-taking to modern-day algorithms and machine learning. The authors highlight how data has been used to justify discriminatory practices, such as redlining and racial profiling, and how it continues to perpetuate systemic racism and sexism.

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