Using LiveView for Real-Time Pathogen Spread Simulations

Kyle Oba discusses 'Operation Outbreak,' a simulation activity that visualizes the spread of virtual pathogens using LiveView and Phoenix. His company, Fathom Information Design, collaborated on this project to merge physical and digital interactions in pathogen simulations. The goal was to teach participants how pathogens spread by simulating infection using mobile Bluetooth technology, allowing them to visualize outcomes and analyze data. Oba provides a deep dive into the technical aspects of the project, highlighting the benefits and challenges of using Phoenix and LiveView for rapid prototyping and real-time updates, as well as the iterative design process. He also discusses overcoming technical challenges such as handling large data sets and simplifying architecture. The presentation includes analogies to freediving to emphasize immersing oneself in the design and technical details for better understanding and innovation.