“Democracies depend on the free exchange of ideas, and rapid advances in technology mean we communicate faster and farther than ever before in human history. Data Nation explores the impact of data-driven communications technologies on our democracy and the liberties it protects,” said Dr. Elizabeth Grant, Chief Program Officer of the National Liberty Museum. “With the help of our partners, we’re thrilled to provide visitors with this highly topical exhibition that invites visitors to reflect on their own social and personal liberties in today’s digital age and beyond.”

Data Nation comes together through a collaboration of artists, academics, and technologists. Landau Design’s 20-foot motion graphic wall brings the impact of data and AI to the forefront of this exhibition. The wall places AI in the context of similar moments of technological innovation, from the printing press to the radio to the internet, and the social and political disruptions and innovations that followed. The Center for Immersive Media at University of the Arts uses soundscapes and visuals to construct a real-world echo chamber, mimicking the impact of algorithms. Artists from local arts collective Vox Populi synthesize the abstract topics explored in the exhibition with the element of human touch to the story of technology in the age of AI.

Through bold data visualizations, Data Nation opens discourse around questions and concerns over digital disruptions to democratic norms and freedoms. Visitors will explore the positive and negative impacts of technology through the lens of fundamental liberties to show them the power behind their every click, snap, and chat.