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Caring to Share and the Multifaceted Condition of Data with Elizabeth McLean

Because You Need to Know®

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Understanding Metadata: The Hidden Layer of Our Digital Lives

This chapter explores the importance of metadata in daily life, using the example of photography to demonstrate how data like date, time, and location are linked to images. It contrasts informal tagging with structured metadata to highlight its role in content organization and connection.

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