How Will Electronic Data Transform the Art of Biography Writing?

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The discussion centers on how electronic data will revolutionize biography writing by providing biographers with comprehensive access to individuals' online footprints, including personal posts and interactions. Participants highlight that this access could humanize subjects, as seen in the case of Richard Feynman, whose humorous and relatable stories contributed to his appeal. However, there is also concern that such data could reveal less flattering aspects of a person's character, potentially altering public perception.

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  • Understanding of digital footprints and online presence
  • Familiarity with biography writing techniques
  • Knowledge of data privacy implications
  • Awareness of narrative construction in storytelling
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How will future biographies differ from those past, given the proliferation of electronic data?
 
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Do you mean, for example, if a PFer had a biography written about him years from now, and the biographer had access to all his posts, even the goofy ones in GD :wink:? Then the biographer may know some https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=217449".

To me, it would make him more human. Just think of Feynman's biography...it was all the stories of him being funny, irreverent, and light-hearted that made him so appealing to the masses.

Or, of course, it could be the case that his electronic trail shows clearly that he's just a jackass.
 
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