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Florence Nightingale and Her Geeks Declare War on Death

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Power and Pitfalls of Data Visualization

This chapter examines the transformative role of data visualization through Florence Nightingale's impactful graphs during the Crimean War. It highlights both the effectiveness of visual storytelling in influencing public health policies and the dangers of misinterpretation in modern contexts.

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