Editors’ Summary: This post argues that digital reconstructions are not neutral or objective, but rather are shaped by “ghosts” or underlying patterns and assumptions in the data, which can often reinforce dominant narratives. Instead of accepting these reconstructions at face value, the author encourages using them critically and creatively to explore alternative possibilities. In doing so, reconstructions can become tools for generating more meaningful, engaging interpretations that reshape how we understand the world.
Editors’ Choice: Digital Reconstruction, Enchantment, and the Ghosts in Our Data (…ish…)
