TED: Make data more human | Jer Thorp

The video explores the intersection of data and history, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in historical documentation. It highlights the influence of Apple and Hypercard on creative computing. The speaker discusses various projects involving data visualization and content sharing, including the Cascade tool for analyzing internet content sharing and the design of the 9/11 Memorial. The video concludes by stressing the need to view data in a human context to foster empathy and respect, especially in discussions about privacy.

What is the purpose of the tool called Cascade mentioned in the talk?

What insights can be gained from the Rabbi Cascade example?

How does the speaker connect the concept of social networks to the 9/11 memorial?

In what ways does the speaker suggest we can improve our understanding of data?