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Horizon•Season 50•Episode 10

The Age of Big Data

7.6/10 · 55 votesApr 4, 201360 min

Ranked #5 of 16 in Season 50•+0.3 vs season avg

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In Los Angeles, a remarkable experiment is underway; the police are trying to predict crime, before it even happens. At the heart of the city of London, one trader believes that he has found the secret of making billions with math. In South Africa, astronomers are

Directed byJohn Fothergill

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Episode Summary

"The Age of Big Data" is episode 10 of Horizon season 50. It scored 7.6/10 from 55 votes, ranking #5 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by John Fothergill, it aired on April 4, 2013.

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