Unleashing Your Analytical Genius: Think Like an Economist

Rehan Pinjari
3 min readJul 20, 2023

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Unleashing Your Analytical Genius: Think Like an Economist

Hey there, data superheroes! So, you’ve heard about the rise of AI in the data science realm, and it seems like robots are coming for our jobs!

OpenAI ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, and Google Bard are teaming up, ready to challenge us data scientists and engineers.

According to a McKinsey analysis, they might automate up to 40% of our tasks by 2025!

But wait, don’t start panicking and stocking up on survival gear just yet.

Enter Emad Mostaque, the prophet of our time, who boldly claims that there will be “no programmers in five years.” Cue dramatic gasps!

But hold on, let’s not wave the white flag just yet.

We have an ace up our sleeves, and it goes by the name of Underdog! Cue superhero theme music.

Underdog, at your service! These GenAI solutions are here to save the day, not replace us.

Think of them as Your Own Data Assistant, or as we like to call it, YODA. These little wizards can boost our productivity and supercharge our data science skills.

It’s like having a sidekick that helps us preprocess data, generates code like magic, performs exploratory analysis, and even conjures up synthetic data to enhance our models. It’s a data scientist’s dream!

You might think, “Wait if these AI tools are so amazing, won’t they outlearn us?” Fear not! Remember, I once gave up computing square roots to a $1.99 calculator — true story. But that’s just a tiny slice of the pie.

The more we use these GenAI technologies, the better they get, and the more we can focus on leveling up our superpowers.

So, what’s in store for the future of data science? Buckle up, folks, because it’s going to be epic!

We’re not just paving the cowpath here; we’re creating new galaxies of possibilities.

As data professionals, let’s invest our time wisely. Instead of being the best cowpath paver, let’s be the cosmic cowpath designers!

With our newfound free time, let’s dive deep into domain knowledge, making healthcare data dance, and banking data do the cha-cha-cha!

Let’s embrace economic literacy, adding some serious financial flair to our AI models.

And, hey, why not empathize with our key stakeholders? It’s time to wear the shoes of our customers, teachers, or whoever else we’re here to save the day for!

The fun doesn’t stop there! We’ll take a page out of the entertainment industry’s book and wield the power of user experience design.

We’ll make our products so engaging and delightful that users will say, “Whoa, this is better than a superhero movie!”

Now, hold onto your capes, because here comes the grand finale!

Drumroll, please… badum-tss Data analysis meets storytelling!

We’ll become masters of data-driven tales, weaving captivating narratives that leave our audience in awe.

But, wait, there’s more! wink We’re not just data scientists anymore; we’re next-gen data superheroes with economic minds!

Our AI Utility Function is getting a makeover with more humanity and ethics, making our models the ultimate forces for good.

So, folks, it’s time to “Think Like an Economist” and embrace the future of data science.

Get ready to soar through the data universe, equipped with your YODA and your cosmic cowpath designs.

The world needs you, data superheroes! Onward to data greatness! Fly away with a superhero landing pose.

P.S. If you ever need a reminder of how cool and valuable you are, just look at yourself in the mirror while wearing your superhero costume.

You’ll be unstoppable! 😉

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Rehan Pinjari
Rehan Pinjari

Written by Rehan Pinjari

Self-Taught Developer & UI/UX Designer

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