10 Reading

“A database is an organized collection of data. The data are typically organized to model relevant aspects of reality in a way that supports processes requiring this information. For example, modeling the availability of rooms in hotels in a way that supports finding a hotel with vacancies.”

Thanks Wikipedia!

Found the discussion on the push towards digitalisation interesting – everything has been or is in the process of being digitalised these days: photos, old newspapers, videos and films. We love the idea of being able to easily store and access this information,creating these accessible databases for our convenience.

Also found interesting the idea that computer games aren’t databases, due to their reliance on narrative. I guess that makes sense. I dunno, I’m tired.