The Shaping of Skepticism: Analyzing the Impact of Charts on Data Interpretation

Information design consultant Alli Torban believes visuals can help anyone understand anything. Data visualization has undergone a seismic transformation in recent years. What role does curiosity play in how we collect, present and absorb information?  A morsel: "As a general rule of thumb, if I have a strong emotional response to a chart, I’m going to spend more time being skeptical of it." Theme music by Sean Balick. “Charcoal Lines" by Sketchbook via Blue Dot Sessions.