Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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What does the future hold for genealogy? Join Andy and Devon as they dive into the latest trends and technologies shaping the world of family history research! Inspired by a thought-provoking WikiTree panel, this discussion covers everything from the technology revolutionizing genealogy to challenges like market saturation and the ethical questions around critiquing our ancestors. We'll explore advances in validating DNA matches, the impact of AI on genealogy, and what might impact interest in family research. Whether you're curious about life expectancy in the 1700s or eager to see how genealogy will evolve, this episode offers insights and ideas to spark your curiosity and inspire your journey into family history.

Watch now to join the conversation on the future of genealogy!

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction
00:37 Studio Update
05:27 Why is this technology revolutionizing genealogy research?
13:08 How Market Saturation Impacts Genealogy
27:50 Improvements in Validating DNA matches
34:29 Genealogy trends 44:07 Can we critique our ancestors?
48:49 What is AI in Genealogy?
57:31 What can decrease interest in genealogy research?
01:02:21 A few thoughts about Life expectancy in 1700