What is Warm Data
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Our Main Page is there to describe who WarmData Ltd is and what we do - but what about the term "Warm Data" - where did that come from?
"Warm data" is a way of looking at how different parts of a system, like nature, families, or businesses, are connected and affect each other. It focuses on things that numbers and regular data (called "cold data") might miss, like feelings, relationships, and changes over time. The idea comes from Nora Bateson and the International Bateson Institute, who wanted a more complete way to understand complicated systems.
Warm data looks at how different areas of life connect, like how family life might affect health or work. Instead of focusing only on numbers, it pays attention to how people and things interact and influence one another. It doesn’t replace regular data but adds another layer, helping us see the bigger picture.
Using warm data means having conversations with people, families, or groups to understand their experiences and how everything is linked. It helps people think about problems in new ways, showing how the pieces of life overlap and work together. This can lead to better decisions and more creative ideas for solving problems.
Warm data can be used in many areas, like helping businesses work better, improving healthcare, understanding the environment, or making schools more effective. It encourages people to think beyond simple cause-and-effect ideas and focus on how everything is connected.
If you want to learn more about warm data, you can check out the International Bateson Institute or the Warm Data Lab. They offer activities, talks, and resources to help people understand how warm data works and why it’s useful.