Jonathan Harris
Computer Scientist & Artist | Visualizing the Soul of the Internet
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Jonathan Harris is a pioneering computer scientist and digital artist. His online artworks capture the world's collective expression, giving us a unique window into the soul of the internet.
Harris' acclaimed TED Talks explore how technology can be used to understand human behavior and emotion at scale. With a degree in computer science from Princeton, he applies an analytical yet creative lens to transforming complex data into evocative interactive experiences.
Harris' keynotes inspire audiences to see technology not just as a tool, but as a medium for understanding and shaping the human condition.
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The web as art
At the EG conference in December 2007, artist Jonathan Harris discusses his latest projects, which involve collecting stories: his own, strangers', and stories collected from the Internet, including his amazing "We Feel Fine."
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