Asking new contacts for a job is just going to alienate them, whereas passing on a job lead is a good way to start a relationship.

WSJ: Keep Networking on the Job

Beyond providing more people with the opportunity of getting a good job, an investment in basic data science education can lead to more informed citizenry, making smarter decisions in a political environment characterized by increasing complexity and rising polarization.

FORBES: The First Data Scientist on the Evolution of Data Science and the Ever-Changing American Voter