An Enchantment of Digital Archaeology
Raising the Dead with Agent-Based Models, Archaeogaming and Artificial Intelligence
(Author) Shawn GrahamThe use of computation in archaeology is a kind of magic, a way of heightening the archaeological imagination. Agent-based modelling allows archaeologists to test the ‘just-so’ stories they tell about the past. It requires a formalization of the story so that it can be represented as a simulation; researchers are then able to explore the unintended consequences or emergent outcomes of stories about the past. Agent-based models are one end of a spectrum that, at the opposite side, ends with video games. This volume explores this spectrum in the context of Roman archaeology, addressing the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities of a formalized approach to computation and archaeogaming.
Shawn Graham
Shawn Graham is a Canadian author known for his novel "The Green Branch," a haunting exploration of memory and identity. His lyrical prose and intricate narratives have garnered critical acclaim, solidifying his place in contemporary literature. Graham's work challenges readers to confront the complexities of human experience with depth and nuance.