Todd Presner

Chair of UCLA’s Department of European Languages and Transcultural Studies, whose research focuses on European intellectual and cultural history, Holocaust studies, visual culture, and digital humanities. Author of *Ethics of the Algorithm: Digital Humanities and Holocaust Memory*.

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Oct 18, 2024 • 1h 19min

The Algorithm as Witness: Reimagining Holocaust Memory in the Digital Age

Todd Presner, Chair of UCLA’s Department of European Languages and Transcultural Studies, delves into the intersection of ethics and technology in Holocaust memory. He discusses how digital tools are reshaping historical interpretation and argues for a new ethical framework for remembrance. The conversation explores the role of algorithms in shaping collective memory, highlighting projects like Dimensions in Testimony. Presner emphasizes the importance of balancing personal narratives with digital archives to enhance engagement while maintaining authenticity.

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