Bad graphics, according to Tufte, lie by distortion, obfuscate by omission and confuse by decoration. We have grown accustomed to awful information.
Empirical observations can turn into explanations and evidence. But how do you represent the multitude of the worlds information in 2D? Dynamic data visualization is a uniquely new cultural form enabled by computing. Much of the worlds invisible information is exposed for the first time. If executed well, visualized data can be a powerful tool for teaching and influencing behavior.
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