The document discusses how big data and networked technologies are transforming science. It notes that the Human Genome Project took 15 years to sequence one genome while now a single genome can be sequenced in weeks. It also notes that the 1000 Genomes Project now generates around 100 terabytes of data per week, over 2 petabytes per year. The document highlights several quotes about how data and networked technologies are allowing more collaboration and new insights in science.