Decoder with Nilay Patel Recode Decode: Jill Lepore
Jun 10, 2020
Jill Lepore, a Harvard history professor and New Yorker staff writer, dives into the quest for truth in her new podcast, The Last Archive. She discusses the importance of addressing America's complex history, especially in light of recent social movements. Lepore critiques traditional narratives of American history, emphasizing the need for a nuanced approach. The conversation also explores the interplay between technology, data, and social justice, revealing how these elements shape modern understanding. Plus, she speculates on the legacy of 2020 from a historian's perspective.
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Teaching History as Inquiry
- Teach history as inquiry, not just a set of stories.
- Encourage students to question, analyze, and form their own conclusions based on evidence.
The Last Archive Podcast
- Jill Lepore's podcast, "The Last Archive," investigates the history of truth like a true-crime story.
- The podcast explores how our understanding of truth has evolved over time.
Data Killed Facts
- The abundance of data has led to an epistemic crisis, making it difficult to discern truth.
- The shift from observable facts to machine-computed data creates a new age of mystery.
