The Turing Podcast

Data Science for the Arts and Humanities

Dec 1, 2023
Guest
Daniel Wilson
Guest
Katie McDonough
Dr Katie McDonough and Dr Daniel Wilson discuss the intersection of data science and the humanities, focusing on the MapReader software for analyzing maps. They explore the role of historians in the digital age, utilization of map data for historical research, translating map styles using generative networks, developing sustainable communities around data tools, advancements in document processing, and the use of technology to make research and history more accessible.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Intersection of History and Computer Science
01:54 • 19min
3
Utilizing Map Data for Historical Research
20:32 • 16min
4
Translating map styles using generative networks
36:54 • 6min
5
Developing and Maintaining Data Tools for the Arts and Humanities
42:45 • 4min
6
Advancements in Document Processing and Combining Different Source Types
46:28 • 2min
7
The Use of Technology to Make Research and History More Accessible
48:35 • 2min