For Good Measure: Numbers Are Where You Find Them

It will come as no surprise that 50, or even 20, years ago inquisitive minds were often at a loss for bodies of numbers upon which they could rely. Putting aside the precise meaning of “rely” for the moment, a shortage of numbers is less and less a reason for inaction in any domain. Just as obvious as the sunrise, soon enough the issue will be too many numbers. Sensors, radios, and AI, oh my.