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Bringing data into a newsroom
(and not die trying)
[About]
Lots of people try and change human nature but it's a real waste of time.
You can't change human nature, but you can change tools, you can change techniques. And that way you can change civilisation.
Stewart Brand
3 main issues
1. Newspapers are strange places
2. Lack of Data Literacy
3. Did you say 'narrative'?
Can a data team be part of the solution?
#1. A multipiscilinary team
#2. Spread the word
#3. Make friends and collaborate
#4. Be usefull to the newsroom
#5. Create databases
#6. Be transparent
#7. Bring exclusive information
#8. Every story can be a data story
#9. Collaborate beyond borders
4 ways
1. Set a 'Data state of mind'
2. Stop hiring only journalists