Lecture, Barnard's Inn Hall, Tuesday, 25 Feb 2025 - 18:00

Data: A Love Story for the Ages

an image of a heart made up of binary code

It’s become a cliché to say data is the new oil. That isn’t the full story. For centuries it has proved itself to be infinitely reusable. It has enabled the creation and reinforcement of collective memory. It has been documented in innumerable formats, from maps to databases, taxonomies and infographics.

We make sense of the world through the technology we use to process and visualise data. This lecture explores our enduring love for it.

Dr Victoria Baines

Professor Victoria Baines

IT Livery Company Professor of Information Technology

Professor Victoria Baines FBCS is a leading authority in the field of online trust, safety and cybersecurity. She frequently contributes to major broadcast media outlets...

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