62 | Text Visualization: Past, Present and Future with Chris Collins

62 | Text Visualization: Past, Present and Future with Chris Collins

Author: Enrico Bertini and Moritz Stefaner October 29, 2015 Duration: 1:05:23
We have Assistant Professor Chris Collins from University of Ontario Institute of Technology on the show to talk about text visualization. Chris explains what Text Vis is, provides examples from his and others' work, describes tools and knowledge to get started, and looks into the future of the field, including its challenges and opportunities. And here's a really cool new thing — we have a transcript of the whole show! Browse the text, search for quotes and chapters, and maybe even… visualize it? Let us know if it's useful! Enjoy the show! LINKS Chris Collins and His Lab FluxFlow (twitter rumors detection and visualization) | See also “How riot rumours spread on Twitter” (from the Guardian) Probing Projections Project DocuBurst Patterns in Passwords Book: “Graphs, Maps, and Trees” Lexichrome (visualizing the color of words) Literature Fingerprinting (showing how different authors write) (PDF) Visualizing Text Readability (PDF) Text visualization browser (collection/taxonomy of text vis projects) [good place to start looking into text vis!] NLTK (Natural Language Toolkit) Wordnet This episode is sponsored by Qlik who allows you to explore hidden relationships within data that lead to insights. Check out the virtual event on Nov 18: Are you seeing the whole story that lives within your data? You can download Qlik Sense for free at: www.qlik.de/datastories.

Enrico Bertini and Moritz Stefaner have a conversation you’re invited to join. Their Data Stories podcast sits at a fascinating crossroads, where the technical craft of data analytics meets the intuitive design of visual representation. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a cafe with two experts who are genuinely curious, unpacking not just the "how" but the "why" behind the ways we see and understand information. You’ll hear them explore the latest tools and research, but also grapple with the deeper questions of narrative, aesthetics, and human perception that give data its true meaning and impact. The discussions are grounded in their professional experiences, making complex ideas in technology and design feel accessible and immediately relevant. It’s a space for anyone who creates, studies, or simply wonders about the charts, maps, and diagrams that shape our world. By weaving together perspectives from arts, education, and visual practice, this podcast reveals how data, when thoughtfully handled, can tell stories that are as compelling as they are informative. Tune in for a consistently thoughtful look at the evolving language of numbers and shapes.
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