Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 22/06/2026I was surprised that the data centres that power AI models are not simply in places near the traditional centres of 'tech' , but rather cluster around places where they have access to water and cheap(ish) energy. I explore this in my visual essay 'Who Powers AI?' motherduck.com/dive-gallery... 020
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 22/06/2026WHO POWERS AI? My visual essay on the AI data infrastructure and how it supports the work of big AI players like #OpenAI and #Anthropic. Visual powered by @motherduck.com and Claude using the excellent data from @epochai.bsky.social #datafam #datasky @dataBS Link: motherduck.com/dive-gallery... 181
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 01/06/2026@motherduck.com is there anyone I can talk to regarding Dives. They don’t seem to work in safari 100
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Curious to know from people in my feed. How do you define an ‘insight’? Specifically, how do you define a ‘data-driven’ insight? #datasky #databs 310
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 26/05/2026open.substack.com/pub/thedatav... some thoughts and experiments on dashboarding in the age of AI #datafam #databs #dataskyopen.substack.comDead on Arrival: The AI Dashboard ProblemThree prompts, three dashboards, and what the analytics practitioner still has to bring to the table in the age of AI-driven visual analytics. 0143
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 20/04/2026I like LLMs but sometimes they take you off on the deep end and you end up spending hours analysing something for very little outcome - and often with large opportunity cost. Sometimes just better to do the analysis yourself. 040
Reposted by Darragh MurraySimon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600.bsky.social · 20/04/2026This history map shows the US bombing in SE Asia during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1975. Blue dots are 1000 lb bombs or larger. Source: buff.ly/1KXSRrd 23810
Reposted by Darragh MurrayNews Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Someone has actually done this on Google 😂😂👏 12827288
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 19/04/2026I always grin when I use @anthropic.com Claude Code because it uses ANSI/ASCII art - something I myself used to make back in the early 90s as a kid when I ran a Bulletin Board System!! #dataSky, #dataBS #Claude en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANSI_arten.wikipedia.orgANSI art - Wikipedia 361
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 18/04/2026I thought this post by Ryan Dolley on the 'Four Big Bets Reshaping BI' is very well written and pretty much captures how AI is creating a decision point for all major business intelligence platforms. Very worth reading. #dataBS #DataSky #datafam superdatablog.substack.com/p/the-four-b...superdatablog.substack.comThe Four Big Bets Reshaping BIWhen data display commoditizes, things get weird. 011
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 18/04/2026I've been a bit lax on Bluesky recently, but it seems the data community is still here! That's good! 020
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Are my dashboarding days numbered? I've put Claude Design through its paces on visual analytics (@anthropic) - and here's my write up of the experience . thedatavist.substack.com/p/are-my-das... #dataviz #datafam #databs #dataskythedatavist.substack.comAre My Dashboarding Days Numbered? An Early Test of Claude DesignClaude Design just launched. Here's what the design-to-code pipeline actually does in the world of visual analytics, business intelligence and dashboarding. 0102
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Hey @motherduck.com - can you record and publish your excellent webinars! I can't find the latest one on Dives and I really want to watch it. Unfortunately, being in Australia, it's difficult to get up at 2AM to watch them live. 000
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 15/04/2026I asked a Claude-powered four AI agent team to debate the future of higher education using the Socratic method. Here's how it works and why it produces sharper strategic insight than a single prompt. thedatavist.substack.com/p/kill-the-l... cc: @anthropic.com #DataSky #DataBS #AI #AIAgents 010
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Did a deep dive on just how good Will Ashcroft is and what he might have to do to be a Top 5 midfielder in the #AFL. roar-metrics.ghost.io/will-ashcrof...roar-metrics.ghost.ioWill Ashcroft is good. But is he great?Two premierships and two Norm Smith medals at 21 is already an outstanding AFL career. But how does Will Ashcroft compare to the competition's elite midfielders? Will Ashcroft is considered one of th... 010
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Literally every text message my dad has sent me on a smart phone has been with the SLAM effect. That’s like a decade of SLAMz 000
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 17/11/2025A few people are writing about semantic layers recently, and now I've joined the fray with a small piece on 'Onboarding AI: Why Semantic Layers Matter'. You can read here: thedatavist.substack.com/p/onboarding... #databs #datasky #ai #genaithedatavist.substack.comOnboarding AI: Why the Semantic Layer MattersGiving AI the context it needs so it stops making up numbers at the worst possible time. 050
Reposted by Darragh MurrayMichael Friendly @datavisfriendly.bsky.social · 03/11/2025📊 #dataviz #network 🕸️🕸️The first network diagram of this thingy now called the "internet". Tim Berners Lee diagram, March 1989. It shows documents described by hypertext, with hypermedia, authored by people in hierarchical groups, ... 051
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Colour in data visualisation is not purely aesthetic - its strategic as well #databs #datasky #datafam open.substack.com/pub/thedatav...open.substack.comColour as Strategy and Aesthetics: What the Bureau of Meteorology’s Radar Teaches About Data VisualisationAn ill-fated radar redesign reminds us that colour decisions are never cosmetic, they define how data is read and believed. 061
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 26/10/2025Some words on how I’ve done reasonably well in #tableau’s Iron Viz competition and some strategies for success when you’re visualising against the clock #dataSky #datafam #dataBSopen.substack.comHow to Do Reasonably Well in Data Visualisation CompetitionsA practical guide distilled from multiple top ten qualifications in Tableau's Iron Viz. 040
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 13/08/2025They've also got one coming out for @duckdb.org #DuckDb 020
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Naughty by Nature back with a reboot of their 1991 hip-hop classic, but for a new ai-driven age. #AI #MCP #dataBS #dataSky #MCPYeahYouKnowMe 111
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 04/08/2025@drdemography.com interesting article on divorce rates on the conversation. One pet theory I’ve always had was that people were getting married older and thus had already navigated a number of failed relationships before settling down, hence less divorce.Curious to know if any credence to my theory 120
Reposted by Darragh MurrayBen Harrap @bharrap.bsky.social · 28/07/2025It's been a while since I last shared my starter pack If you're a stats/data person in or from the Pacific region (not just Australia or Aotearoa) and would like to be included, please let me know! #statssky #episky #databs #rstats #python 8219
Reposted by Darragh MurrayDataEngBytes @dataengbytes.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Melbourne, the day has finally arrived! The doors to Day 1 of DataEngBytes 2025 are now open. Get ready for a full day of everything data engineering. 011
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 25/07/2025Day 2 of #DataEngBytes has started strong. I’m quite enjoying @olenakutsenko.bsky.social talk about ‘Bringing Stories To Life with AU’, which is both fascinating and fun. #dataBS #datasky 030
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 24/07/2025Really great to be back in Melbourne for the #dataengbytes conference. Not sure how I feel about the conference venue literally being the Collingwood Magpies training facility, but at least the food is great #databs #datasky 040
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 16/07/2025I was fortunate to be on the @dubdubdata.bsky.social podcast (unDUBBED) recently to talk about Model Context Protocol (#MCP) and #tableau, and more widely on the topic of AI & business intelligence. Listen in or watch the 'live' demo here www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1qP... #dataBS #dataSky #AI #datavizyoutube.comD18 When AI Meets BI: The Future of Data Work is Here - with Darragh MurrayYouTube video by dub dub data 231
Reposted by Darragh MurrayHeather Cox @heather-cox.bsky.social · 04/07/2025#Tableau Ambassador nominations are open until July 25th, and I asked #Suno to generate a song to encourage the #datafam to get involved. So here is: #AmbassItOn ! suno.com/s/pi6v9tG8rG... 031
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 30/06/2025Cool to see some more folk playing with #tableau’s MCP server! Great write up by Sekou! medium.com/@sqlsekou/co... #dataBS #dataSkymedium.comConnecting to Tableau MCP: A Deep Dive into Lakers Data AnalysisConnecting to Tableau MCP: A Deep Dive into Lakers Data Analysis 041
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 25/06/2025It seems #tableau has released an MCP server! I did a bit of a deep dive, connecting Tableau to Claude and running a few queries. You can read about it here! thedatavist.netlify.app/posts/2025-0... #Claude #AI #MCP #DataBS #DataSky #datafamthedatavist.netlify.appEarly Experiments in Tableau’s New MCP Service: Connecting AI to Business Intelligence Platforms – thedatavistA hands-on walkthrough of setting up and experimenting with Tableau’s new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to enable natural language data querying through Claude AI. 071
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 19/06/2025This post from Seattle Data Guy on early data career is 100% gold. My one regret from my career was this point in particular. I missed out a lot because I was the only data guy #dataBs #datasky open.substack.com/pub/seattled... 3152
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 11/06/2025A great post from Dr Marco Motta on the pursuit of objectivity in data storytelling #dataviz #dataBS. Marco is both an expert in data viz and has a PhD in philosophy - so he has some unique perspectives that are worth engaging with www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-d...linkedin.comFrom Data to Dialogue: Why Pure Objectivity in Analytics is a Philosophical Dead EndRethinking data visualization through the lens of phenomenology and hermeneutics In boardrooms around the world, a familiar refrain echoes: "Just show me the facts." "Let the data speak for itself. 061
Reposted by Darragh MurrayRandy Au @randyau.com · 10/06/2025This week on Counting Stuff, I had opportunity to vibe code a pdf extraction task for home, it went fine until things got really annoying. I still don't like it and am annoyed I can't write it off wholesale #dataBS www.counting-stuff.com/vibe-coding-...counting-stuff.comVibe coding is delayed painThe fact that it CAN work, but only with a ton of aggravation is the worst part of the whole thing... 1192
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Spent last few days diving into Model Context Protocol and honestly, it's got me thinking deeply about its impact on traditional business intelligence 🤔 . Keen to hear the thoughts of other AI/BI/data folks! Here's my post open.substack.com/pub/thedatav... #dataBS #dataSky #AI #MCP #datavizopen.substack.comMCP and the reshaping of data visualisation & business intelligenceModel context protocol may have a huge impact on the domain of insight retrieval 131
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Recently have switched to using Obsidian for notes. Man, it's a beautiful application - particularly on the Mac. 020
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 01/06/2025A bit late to the party, but he's my game rating led match review of @brisbanelions.bsky.social v Essendon from last thursday (I've been sick!). Have a read if you're interested :) #AFL #AFLLionsBombers #footy roar-metrics.ghost.io/essendon-sca...roar-metrics.ghost.ioEssendon Scare, McCluggage FlairBrisbane Lions 13.12 (90) defeated Essendon Bombers 11.6 (72) at the Gabba. A dreaded lurgy struck me down this week, ruining any chance I might have had of getting to the Gabba to see the men’s team... 010
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 31/05/2025US politics seems completely confusing to me. The ability for the leader to just pardon folks on a whim seems completely open to abuse and undermines the integrity of the judicial system. Why is that permitted? 130
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 28/05/2025My newsletter is back! I discuss the rather pointless debate over which popular business intelligence tool is ‘better’, rather saying other factors usually decide which tool is adapted to by practitioners and organisations. #dataBS #datasky #tableau #powerbi substack.com/home/post/p-...substack.comThe Tableau vs Power BI debate is largely a waste of timeThe choice of business intelligence tool probably doesn't matter as much as you might think it does 3213
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 27/05/2025It sometimes blows my mind that many of the real-life settings in Bluey are in the park just down the road from me. #bluey 020
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Latest bit of Roar Metrics analysis - though a bit of 'non-analysis' as I didn't watch the full Brisbane Lions game. roar-metrics.ghost.io/2025-round-1...roar-metrics.ghost.io2025 Round 11: Hawks Hoodoo Houdini'dBrisbane Lions 14.9 (93) defeated Hawthorn Hawks 8.12 (60) at the MCG. Straight up, I didn’t watch this match in full. I caught glimpses at the pub while catching up with friends in beautiful Kingscl... 000
Reposted by Darragh MurrayAlastair Otter @alastairotter.bsky.social · 26/05/2025In Africa, 25% of the electricity is generated from low-carbon sources. Hydropower is the main source of low-carbon electricity, generating 17% of the continent’s electricity. theoutlier.co.za/charts/chart... 1215
Darragh Murray @darraghmurray.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Player ratings for the @brisbanelions.bsky.social v the Hawks. #AFL #AFLHawksLions 010