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26 quotes by Aaron Koblin

Aaron Koblin is an American digital media artist best known for his innovative use of data visualization and his pioneering work in crowdsourcing and interactive film. He is currently Creative Director of the Data Arts Team at Google in San Francisco, California. Koblin's artworks are part of the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and the Centre Georges Pompidou. He has presented...
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There's something that happens with the collection of a large amount of data when it's dumped into an Excel spreadsheet or put into a pie... →

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They say an elephant never forgets. Well, you are not an elephant. Take notes, constantly. Save interesting thoughts, quotations, films... →

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The truth is I'm not actually an expert programmer! I really don't consider myself to be an expert at anything. For me, it's more about... →

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I studied at UC Santa Cruz before going on to do a grad program at UCLA. Santa Cruz was like an awesome hippie summer camp. I got to take a vacation... →

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Geniuses come in many shapes and colors, and they often run in packs. If you can find one, it may lead you to others. Collaborate with geniuses. Send... →

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I've always been a bit of a mix between art and technology. I used to paint a lot, but I'm not very good with my hands. It has always been a... →

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I think you can have a ridiculously enormous and complex data set, but if you have the right tools and methodology then it's not a problem.

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When I look at a pie chart, I just go numb.

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What's clear - and exciting - is that communication for social change is growing.

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The trouble with progress is that it tends to happen slowly and quietly. It's not necessarily going to shout about itself, or make the nightly... →

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My work is focused on using data to tell stories and explore our common humanity.

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The possibilities for creation and insight are endless. We're constantly collecting more data, and it's starting to be very relevant to our... →

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I've always been interested in technology, but specifically how we can use machines to engage the imagination. I started using computers when I... →

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