Amount Quote by David Mccandless
“Data is the new soil, because for me, it feels like a fertile, creative medium. Over the years, online, we've laid down a huge amount of information and data, and we irrigate it with networks and connectivity, and it's been worked and tilled by unpaid workers and governments.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: TEDx 2015 Data Visualization
Data is likened to fertile soil, a medium for creativity and growth when cultivated with networks and connectivity.
In simple terms: Data can be a creative, fertile resource.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate data thoughtfully for insight.
Themes
data
creativity
growth
Mood
analytical
optimistic
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research
- business intelligence
- education
Key Concepts
information ecology
network effects
collaboration
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure data integrity?
- What practices nurture data as a creative medium?
A Different Perspective
Data quality and bias can hinder its fertility.
