Escaping from the herd of white elephants
Jan Noordam, Yan Grange, Peter Teuben

TL;DR
This paper discusses the evolving roles of users, developers, and managers in astronomical data reduction, emphasizing the challenges posed by Big Data and questioning the inevitability of user dependence on standard data products.
Contribution
It explores the changing dynamics in astronomical data processing roles and highlights the need for user empowerment in the era of Big Data.
Findings
Users' roles are evolving with Big Data challenges.
Standard data products may not suffice for all users.
The importance of user involvement in data reduction processes.
Abstract
About 60 ADASS participants discussed the evolving roles of users, developers, and managers of astronomical data reduction software. Special emphasis was placed on the role of the user in the era of Big Data. Is it really inevitable that the increasingly ignorant user will just have to be satisfied with the standard products from data processing centres?
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Taxonomy
TopicsBig Data and Business Intelligence · Health and Medical Research Impacts · Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
