Watch this video (Digital Forensics | Davin Teo | TEDxHongKongSalon – YouTube)and think about how the career of digital forensics investigators relate to the social sciences. Write a journal entry describing what you think about the speaker’s pathway to his career.

Davin Teo’s career path into digital forensics shows how important it is to be adaptable and willing to learn new things. He started out in a more traditional technology background but shifted into digital forensics as technology evolved and the need for investigators grew. His background shows that forensic investigators don’t only need technical skills but also critical thinking skills and an understanding of human behavior. Being able to interpret not just data, but the reasons behind actions, connects deeply to the social sciences. Investigators must think like the people they are investigating to uncover motivations and patterns, not just technical evidence.

The field of digital forensics relates to the social sciences because it often requires understanding psychology, sociology, and even criminology to fully interpret digital evidence. It’s not just about finding files, it’s about building a story of what happened and why. Teo’s career shows that investigators need to combine technical expertise with an awareness of how people interact with technology and each other. I think it’s fascinating how digital forensics sits at the intersection of law, technology, and human behavior. His pathway makes me realize that careers in tech can still have a strong social and investigative side.