Erika Barker | Economic Data Scientist
@erikabarker.ai
Data Scientist, Military Veteran, and Predictive Economics Junkie who has a knack for storytelling and podcasting. Host of The Gray Files Podcast
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According to Polymarket, Eileen Higgins is slated to be the next mayor of #Miami . She will be the first democrat since 2009 to hold that position marking a shifting tide in Miami politics.
November 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
According to Polymarket, Eileen Higgins is slated to be the next mayor of #Miami . She will be the first democrat since 2009 to hold that position marking a shifting tide in Miami politics.
As a data scientist, the future terrifies me. Every post you've ever made about your health, beliefs, politics, your tone, is a data point. AI sees them as a piece of a puzzle, and it's building a complete picture of who you are, and even worse, who it might want to paint you to be.
October 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As a data scientist, the future terrifies me. Every post you've ever made about your health, beliefs, politics, your tone, is a data point. AI sees them as a piece of a puzzle, and it's building a complete picture of who you are, and even worse, who it might want to paint you to be.
#Palantir !!! Had an interview with the amazing Dennis Tardan about a Gray Files #podcast episode I did on #AlexKarp and Palantir in July. We really go deep into some of the concerns about the making of a surveillance state, and loss of freedoms. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouPT...
AI & I Episode 15 - Erika Barker on Palantir
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September 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
#Palantir !!! Had an interview with the amazing Dennis Tardan about a Gray Files #podcast episode I did on #AlexKarp and Palantir in July. We really go deep into some of the concerns about the making of a surveillance state, and loss of freedoms. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouPT...
Deep dive into Alex Karp's vision, the ethical tightrope of AI in national security, and the critical questions around #TechEthics & #DemocraticGovernance. Are we building freedom or its opposite?
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#Palantir #AISurveillance #NationalSecurity #DataScience
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#Palantir #AISurveillance #NationalSecurity #DataScience
The Palantir Paradox: Democracy’s Most Dangerous Servant - Erika Barker: Miami Data Science & AI Specialist | Data Diaries
Explore the dual nature of Palantir Technologies, a company at the forefront of AI powered intelligence, highlighting its origins in addressing systemic bureaucratic failures and its ongoing challenge...
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June 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Deep dive into Alex Karp's vision, the ethical tightrope of AI in national security, and the critical questions around #TechEthics & #DemocraticGovernance. Are we building freedom or its opposite?
Read more: erikabarker.ai/data-analysi...
#Palantir #AISurveillance #NationalSecurity #DataScience
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#Palantir #AISurveillance #NationalSecurity #DataScience
Inside #Palantir: AI, Surveillance, and the Mind of Alex Karp www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnXv...
Inside Palantir: AI, Surveillance, and the Mind of Alex Karp
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June 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Inside #Palantir: AI, Surveillance, and the Mind of Alex Karp www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnXv...
Early April 2025 saw a 64% decline in ocean container bookings from China to the U.S., a collapse that can translate into retail shortages within a month or two
May 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Early April 2025 saw a 64% decline in ocean container bookings from China to the U.S., a collapse that can translate into retail shortages within a month or two
Black Mirror season 7 has me canceling all of my subscriptions
April 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Black Mirror season 7 has me canceling all of my subscriptions
I believe institutional #algotrading is going to become a hot button topic this year. Short squeezing the market is going to get a lot of unwanted attention, and anger from pension funds and 401ks.
April 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I believe institutional #algotrading is going to become a hot button topic this year. Short squeezing the market is going to get a lot of unwanted attention, and anger from pension funds and 401ks.
The problem with AI, Blockchain, & Quantum Computing isn’t the tech, it’s us. We’re so obsessed with the next big payday that we forget why any of this matters in the first place. We’ve stopped asking, “What can this actually do for the world?” & started asking, “How fast will this go to the moon?”
March 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The problem with AI, Blockchain, & Quantum Computing isn’t the tech, it’s us. We’re so obsessed with the next big payday that we forget why any of this matters in the first place. We’ve stopped asking, “What can this actually do for the world?” & started asking, “How fast will this go to the moon?”
Reposted by Erika Barker | Economic Data Scientist
Reposted by Erika Barker | Economic Data Scientist
Reposted by Erika Barker | Economic Data Scientist
This is legit terrifying
February 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
This is legit terrifying
Are you curious about the gray areas of Economics, Technology, and Future probabilities based on data science? Well, I have a new podcast for you that dives into the nuance of all these areas to paint a larger picture for a deeper understanding of these subjects: grayfiles.podbean.com
The Gray Files | Erika Barker
Dive into the hidden layers of technology, data science, AI, economics, and the human condition with Erika Barker on The Grey Files. Each episode blends rigorous data analysis and historical perspecti...
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February 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Are you curious about the gray areas of Economics, Technology, and Future probabilities based on data science? Well, I have a new podcast for you that dives into the nuance of all these areas to paint a larger picture for a deeper understanding of these subjects: grayfiles.podbean.com
The velocity of money measures how efficiently money circulates in the #economy. A higher velocity signals a healthy economy, a strong middle class, and shared prosperity. Think of it like blood circulation in the body: the better it flows, the healthier the body. #Finance #Economics
January 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The velocity of money measures how efficiently money circulates in the #economy. A higher velocity signals a healthy economy, a strong middle class, and shared prosperity. Think of it like blood circulation in the body: the better it flows, the healthier the body. #Finance #Economics
West Virginia, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Florida, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, South Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, & Tennessee lead the nation in Death to Births Ratio. The common thread is the increasing financial distress among residents in these states.
January 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
West Virginia, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Florida, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, South Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, & Tennessee lead the nation in Death to Births Ratio. The common thread is the increasing financial distress among residents in these states.
#Florida has a major ticking time-bomb, and it's not a housing crisis. Young adults aged 20-29 are leaving the state in droves. With fewer young adults, industries reliant on younger workers such as tech, hospitality, healthcare, and education may face talent shortages, impacting economic growth.
January 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
#Florida has a major ticking time-bomb, and it's not a housing crisis. Young adults aged 20-29 are leaving the state in droves. With fewer young adults, industries reliant on younger workers such as tech, hospitality, healthcare, and education may face talent shortages, impacting economic growth.
Checkout this great podcast I had with Dennis Tardan about Quantum Computers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m7G...
Erika Barker and Dennis Tardan have another Reasonably Spontaneous Conversation - January 2025
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January 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Checkout this great podcast I had with Dennis Tardan about Quantum Computers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m7G...
A 2024 survey by QuEra found that a majority of respondents (56%) believed quantum computers would begin to show a clear economic advantage by 2026. #quantumcomputers
January 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A 2024 survey by QuEra found that a majority of respondents (56%) believed quantum computers would begin to show a clear economic advantage by 2026. #quantumcomputers
Low interest rates seem great at first: cheaper borrowing, more spending, everyone's happy, right? It's not that simple. Inflation can skyrocket, making everything more expensive. Asset bubbles form & then burst, causing market chaos. Investors take wild risks, and we end up with a financial crisis
January 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Low interest rates seem great at first: cheaper borrowing, more spending, everyone's happy, right? It's not that simple. Inflation can skyrocket, making everything more expensive. Asset bubbles form & then burst, causing market chaos. Investors take wild risks, and we end up with a financial crisis
Some technical indicators suggest investors believe U.S. Treasury bonds are set to rise in value. Why? Falling interest rates boost bond prices and make them attractive for steady income. Economic uncertainty or global trouble often drives investors to the safety of Treasuries.
January 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Some technical indicators suggest investors believe U.S. Treasury bonds are set to rise in value. Why? Falling interest rates boost bond prices and make them attractive for steady income. Economic uncertainty or global trouble often drives investors to the safety of Treasuries.
Quantum Computing is not 10-15 years away. It’s Here Now! erikabarker.ai/tech/quantum...
Quantum Computing is not 10-15 years away. It's Here Now! - Erika Barker: Miami Data Science & AI Specialist | Data Diaries
Erika looks at the transformative world of quantum computing, highlighting its foundational principles like superposition and entanglement, as well as groundbreaking advancements such as Google’s Will...
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January 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Quantum Computing is not 10-15 years away. It’s Here Now! erikabarker.ai/tech/quantum...
Hear me out: If I was a VC or some Silicon Valley business person looking for an opportunity, now would be the most ideal time to reboot #Myspace.
January 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Hear me out: If I was a VC or some Silicon Valley business person looking for an opportunity, now would be the most ideal time to reboot #Myspace.
Why you should really keep an eye on Gradient Boosting Decision Trees (GBDT) this year in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI spaces. erikabarker.ai/tech/why-gra...
Why GBDT is Revolutionizing Data Science Today
Discover how Gradient Boosting Decision Trees are transforming data science and why you should pay attention to this powerful tool.
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January 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Why you should really keep an eye on Gradient Boosting Decision Trees (GBDT) this year in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI spaces. erikabarker.ai/tech/why-gra...