Frederic Kaplan: How to build an information time machine

The video explores the concept of creating a digital time machine, focusing on the Venice Time Machine project. It discusses the challenges of digitizing and simulating historical data, the potential applications of such data, and the importance of handling uncertainty. The project aims to transform vast archives into a searchable information system, allowing users to explore historical events and contexts. The video concludes by highlighting the evolution of digital humanities and the need for collaboration in large-scale projects.

How does the project plan to address the issue of language in historical documents?

What innovative methods are being considered for document recognition?

In what ways can the reconstructed information be visualized?

What is the potential impact of the Venice Time Machine on the field of humanities?