One notable quote at the beginning of the data visualization
video explained that “Every single pixel should testify directly to content.” This quote sets the tone for the rest of the
video and is incredibly relevant. I
thought it was really interesting when the video described how data
visualization began almost 6,000 years ago with cartography and also the direct
relationship with science was explained as well. The entire video highlights how important
visuals are to the understanding and learning processes, which all humans learn
to do from a young age.
This video made me realize how closely interrelated data and
visuals are throughout all aspects of our lives and culture. Visuals have the ability to translate confusing
data into something that is easily understandable. The video talks about how humans see things
to confirm them, which is really accurate.
This clip made me realize how important visuals are for humans to
understand and comprehend something.
In my opinion, Escaping Flatlands was unlike any piece that
we have read in this class before. The
beginning of the piece was very informational and necessary for the reader; it
detailed how we navigate daily through a world with two-dimensionality of
endless flatlands of paper and video screen. I am not sure if I am interpreting
this correctly but to me this idea seems incredibly relevant considering our
how technologically inclined our world has become. It also explains how to envision information
you need to be able to escape the flatland, which I interpret as opening up
your mind to new ideas and visualizations.
At the beginning of the piece, it is said that the methods described
work to increase the number of dimensions that can be represented on plane
surfaces and the amount of information per unit area. After completing the reading, I think this
was definitely accomplished because I now think of dimensions and space in a
different way.
The drawings, images, and visuals scattered throughout the
piece work very well to prove the point that the text is trying to
accomplish. One particular visual that I
found very to be very helpful with my understanding of the concepts was about
the toad. In this visual, it shows what
seems to be a three dimensional toad, but then compares it with a two
dimensional version of it. I have never
thought of the relationship between dimensions in this regard before, but now
that I know this I do not think I will look at a three dimensional image the
same again.
Overall, I really enjoyed both the reading and the video for
this assignment. They both were very
informative but also interesting and thought provoking. They were both very appropriate considering
we are learning about dimension in class and I think they both contributed to
speeding up my understanding of time and dimension.
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