Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is a data scientist, economist, and former Google analyst known for his work interpreting human behavior through digital footprints. With a Stanford mathematics background and a Harvard Ph.D. in economics, his research blends statistical analysis with storytelling to uncover hidden cultural truths. He has written for major outlets like The New York Times, focusing on how online searches reveal prejudice, desire, fear, sexuality, and political sentiment. His mission centers on understanding the private self — not by what people claim publicly, but by what they secretly search in the dark.