Datastory.it is a forge of numbers, information, and impressions about the reality that surrounds us.
Not just a container, but a workshop full of tools where raw data is analyzed and refined until an essential essence of information emerges. Like artisans of numbers, we will shape data, breathe life into it, and make it a valuable aid in interpreting reality.
Scientific data will be the guiding star that leads us through the events of the world around us. But the paths to reach our destination can be many and vastly different from one another.
Data is unique yet contradictory, unequivocal yet ambiguous – a fundamental pillar of one theory and the cornerstone of its exact opposite. Those who work with numbers know that what truly matters is not the data itself, but the interpretation given to it, and consequently the “story” built around it.
Our goal is to go beyond the first impression of a number, to avoid taking the easiest path simply because it seems straightforward and free of pitfalls. Instead, we will strive to analyze data in all its myriad facets and interpret reality in unconventional ways—sometimes provocative or irreverent.
But we won’t bore you with just numbers and stories about numbers. We’ll also delve into the world of those who work with numbers (a world we’re part of). And finally, we’ll use this platform to share our stories and ideas—please forgive us if some posts stray a bit off-topic.
Welcome aboard, and enjoy the journey.
“…few people will appreciate the music if I just show them the notes. Most of us need to listen to the music to understand how beautiful it is. But often that’s how we present statistics; we just show the notes, we don’t play the music.”
—Hans Rosling