Oxford Halloween Lecture 2024: data science and the BFRO dataset

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I thought this was interesting though not much new information gleamed from the BFRO dataset. Joss Wright (presenter) looked at the timeline of sightings, geographic location/species distribution, modeled sightings against bioclimatic variables, identified factors that make suitable habitat, identified similar habitats outside North America that match Bigfoot habitats -- Malaysia,  Colombia, Northwest Scotland highlands. 

 

Presentation goes about 35 mins and then Q&A but difficult to hear audience questions. I thought the presenter was mostly respectful of the topic. He seemed familiar with the knowledge base -- for ex, he talks about Ivan Sanderson, Ape Canyon, PGF. Some chuckles from the audience but not surprising given the Halloween theme of the Lecture. 

 

While I didn't learn much new (aside from Tobler's First Law of Geography), it's always beneficial to hear different perspectives on this topic.