Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast Everything you wanted to know about Knowledge Graphs but were afraid to ask with Ora Lassila
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May 9, 2024 Guest Ora Lassila discusses the evolution and practical applications of Knowledge Graphs, from their historical background to their role in data integration and enterprise adoption. The podcast explores the secrecy around knowledge graph adoption in enterprises and the opportunities they present in reshaping the future economy.
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The Birth of the Semantic Web
- In 1996, Tim Berners-Lee asked Ora Lassila what was wrong with the web.
- Lassila responded that he wanted to build agents that could do things, but the web, designed for humans, prevented this.
Knowledge Graphs as Data Integrators
- Knowledge graphs integrate information, shielding applications from messy legacy data sources. This architecture allows applications to focus on user intent, not data location.
Graphs vs. Tables
- Tables require predefined structures, while graphs offer flexibility. Graphs are intuitive, especially for those unfamiliar with tables.