Topology for Social Scientists
Social researchers with no mathematics background
Learning Paths
This learning hub bridges two intertwined projects: the history of poverty measurement (Counting Lives) and the mathematics of topological data analysis. Each path is self-contained — you can follow the mathematics through TDA or approach the same ideas via their political and historical context. The paths are designed to be complementary: concepts introduced in one illuminate the other.
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Mathematics of Poverty
Policy analysts and economists
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Coming soon TDA Methods
Data scientists and mathematicians
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Coming soon Data Justice
Researchers, activists, and policymakers
Resources
- Interactive Tools Standalone visual explorations — drag parameters, build point clouds, and compare thresholds.
- Glossary 27 terms spanning TDA and Counting Lives — each with dual definitions from both projects.
- Reading Lists Five curated lists covering topology, poverty measurement, data justice, and TDA methods.