What is a Metadestrian?
Metadestrian, or data-oriented person or pedestrian, is a portmanteau of the words “Metadata” and “Pedestrian.”
Metadata is generally defined as the “data about data” and is used in this context as: Anything, any piece of information or idea, used to modify or improve a process that is generally deemed “boring” or repetitive; the right Metadata can and will be used to change the quality of life.
To understand more about Metadata and it's daily use, check out this article on the DataCamp Website | What is Metadata
Pedestrian has both a literal and figurative meaning:
See “Pedestrian” for a better understanding of the usage.
The literal meaning of “pedestrian” is defined as: A person who is walking. In the figurative context, ”pedestrian“ is used to describe something as ordinary, dull, or uninspired.
As a “Metadestrian,” one would use everyday information to improve one's functionality. From mundane tasks like seasoning food or listening to music to improve one’s mood to complex tasks like creating and designing, a Metadestrian is aware that the smallest input can have a large and long-term effect on the end goal.