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Fast Company: At 9/11 Memorial, Name Placements Reflect Bonds Between Victims, Thanks To Algorithm
Instead of being listed simply alphabetically, the names at the 9/11 Memorial are listed to reflect friends and co-workers — A juggling task that was possible only because of a powerful algorithm.
I think memorials end up being one of the most fascinating pieces of architecture (see Vietnam Veterans Memorial). As sad as they are, in recent years they have become a reflection of the meaning behind the conflict or incident, rather than a simple memorial with names listed. There is a meaning behind them, and I think that’s fascinating.
I also think that the team that decided to do this was absolutely insane, but it turned out amazing. I can only imagine the problems they encountered while trying to maintain the relationships between the victims.
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It took a long time for this memorial to be build, but it does appear that it will be a good place for reflection and...
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Only positive thing I’ve heard about this memorial.
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