"Data Driven Investigation in Defense of Human Rights" by Christo Buschek (Strange Loop 2022)

"Explore the intersection of data-driven investigation and human rights, discussing benefits, challenges, and innovative applications in this talk, covering topics from verification and preservation to design and accessibility."

Key takeaways
  • Data-driven investigation is valuable for its ability to uncover and document human rights violations, as well as its potential to scale visibility and impact.
  • Emergence of computational methods and tools has created a new approach to investigation, which has both benefits and drawbacks.
  • Data disappearance is a significant challenge in data-driven investigation, as it can lead to the loss of valuable information.
  • The importance of verification in data-driven investigation cannot be overstated, as it ensures the accuracy and reliability of the data.
  • Preservation of data is crucial, as it allows for future analysis and storytelling.
  • Infrastructure around data collection and processing can be challenging, requiring creative and adaptive approaches.
  • Natural language processing and machine learning can be used to improve data-driven investigation, but they should always be considered within the context of a specific investigation.
  • The importance of understanding personal values and biases in data-driven investigation cannot be overstated, as they can impact the effectiveness and accuracy of the investigation.
  • Design is important in data-driven investigation, as it allows for effective communication and understanding of the data and its significance.
  • Building technology that is accessible and usable is crucial, as it allows for effective collaboration and sharing of data.
  • Data-driven investigation should be approached with a sense of humility and recognition of the limitations of the tools and methods used.
  • It is important to recognize that data-driven investigation is not a replacement for traditional investigative techniques, but rather a complementary method.
  • Human rights journalism and activism play a critical role in data-driven investigation, as they provide a platform for storytelling and advocacy.
  • Innovative applications of data-driven investigation can lead to new insights and awareness of human rights issues.
  • Data-driven investigation has the potential to improve transparency and accountability in human rights issues.
  • It is important to recognize the limitations of data-driven investigation and to approach it with a sense of humility.
  • Data-driven investigation should be used in conjunction with traditional investigative techniques.
  • It is important to recognize the importance of cross-cultural understanding in data-driven investigation.
  • Data-driven investigation should be used to promote social justice and human rights.
  • It is important to recognize the importance of effective communication and storytelling in data-driven investigation.