Jonathan Harris: The Web's secret stories

The video discusses the speaker's approach to storytelling through data visualization projects like We Feel Fine and Universe. These projects collect and analyze human emotions and global events, revealing commonalities across cultures. The We Feel Fine project visualizes emotions from blog entries, while the Universe project maps modern mythology using news data. The Yahoo! Time Capsule project captures global human expression. The speaker emphasizes the importance of passive observation for honest data collection.

What is the primary reason the speaker is interested in building tools for storytelling?

• To create fictional narratives

• To share their own stories

• To help people around the world tell their stories

• To document historical events

What does the 'We Feel Fine' project primarily analyze?

• Social media posts

• News articles

• Blog entries containing emotional expressions

• Weather patterns

In the 'We Feel Fine' project, what does the color of each particle represent?

• The age of the person

• The geographical location

• The type of feeling

• The time of day

Which movement in 'We Feel Fine' visualizes feelings with photographs?

• Murmurs

• Montage

• Mobs

• Metrics

What unique event was associated with the Yahoo! Time Capsule project?

• A global online survey

• A worldwide art exhibition

• A projection of its contents onto canyon walls

• A live concert

What was the purpose of projecting the Yahoo! Time Capsule contents into space?

• To communicate with extraterrestrial life

• To create a visual spectacle

• To symbolize the sharing of human expression

• To test new laser technology

What metaphor does the 'Universe' project use to explore modern mythology?

• A digital library

• An interactive night sky

• A global map

• A virtual museum

In the 'Universe' project, what can users explore?

• Personal and global mythologies

• Historical events

• Artistic creations

• Scientific discoveries

What type of data does the 'Universe' project use to create constellations?

• Weather data

• Social media trends

• Global news coverage

• Historical records

What is the main theme connecting the projects discussed by the speaker?

• Human self-expression and connection

• Environmental awareness

• Technological innovation

• Cultural preservation