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Murray Dick
Senior Lecturer in Multimedia Journalism at Newcastle University and author of The Infographic: A History of Data Graphics in News and Communications (MIT Press, 2020); featured guest discussing the history and culture of infographics.
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Murray Dick, "The Infographic: A History of Data Graphics in News and Communications" (MIT Press, 2020)
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Murray Dick, a Senior Lecturer in Multimedia Journalism at Newcastle University, delves into the captivating evolution of infographics. He explores their origins in 18th-century print culture, tracing how they've shaped journalism and cognition. The conversation highlights the tension between visuals and the written word, the role of infographics in social reform, and their rise in popularity during the 20th century. Dick also addresses the modern backlash against infographics and the delicate balance between spectacle and scientific accuracy in their application.
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