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Day 26. Visual Storytelling: INFOGRAPHICS

DrawTogether with WendyMac • 1827 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual storytelling Data Visualization
  1. The regular GUT operates weekly instead of daily, offering lessons, drawing prompts, and artist visits.
  2. Hand-drawn infographics can make overwhelming information more manageable and human.
  3. Creating infographics about chosen families involves visualizing webs of support and care rather than traditional family tree structures.

UI Components of Microsoft Security Copilot

Rod’s Blog • 515 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Plugins Data Visualization
  1. Home Menu allows you to navigate the Security Copilot portal effectively by providing options like Home, My sessions, Settings, and Tenant.
  2. Manage Plugins feature lets you control and access Microsoft security services through Security Copilot to perform various actions such as managing threats and incidents.
  3. Prompt Bar is where you can interact with Security Copilot by asking questions, running commands, or requesting reports using natural language inputs.
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($) Tracking Global AI Talent Flow

Interconnected • 76 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Analysis Data Visualization
  1. China is producing a significant amount of AI talent at the undergraduate level, with many choosing to stay in the country for graduate studies and work.
  2. Tracking AI talent flow through conferences like NeurIPS provides valuable insights into global trends and migration patterns.
  3. Understanding the definition and limitations of how AI talent is measured is crucial when interpreting and drawing conclusions from talent tracking analyses.

Three data visualisation tips

A Bit Gamey • 27 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🪑 Design Data Visualization Graphic design
  1. Maximize the data-ink ratio by minimizing non-informative ink like excessive grid lines and decorations, to enhance clarity and comprehension.
  2. Align graphic components to create stronger organization and cohesion in design, ensuring nothing is placed arbitrarily.
  3. Utilize small multiples technique to present series of similar graphics or charts in a grid format, enabling easy comparison and revealing patterns within the dataset.

Using LC0's WDL to Analyze Games

Chess Engine Lab • 19 implied HN points • 23 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Chess Analysis Artificial Intelligence Data Visualization Gaming
  1. Analyzing chess games using LC0's WDL can provide a more insightful overview of the game compared to centipawn graphs.
  2. Increasing the number of nodes per move in analysis results in spikier graphs, showing more extreme evaluations; finding a balance between accuracy and relevance to human play is important.
  3. Using WDL contempt values in LC0 analysis can adjust the winning probabilities based on player ratings, offering a new perspective on game outcomes.

Does Reality Have a Surprising _Lack_ of Detail?

Breaking Smart • 45 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Coding Data Visualization
  1. The essay discussed contrasting viewpoints on the level of detail present in reality, questioning if there might actually be a surprising lack of detail.
  2. The post highlighted two major AI developments, Sora and Gemini 1.5, emphasizing the importance of boring inference advances over flashy training advances.
  3. The complexity of reality and the intricacies of AI advancements were juxtaposed with simple examples, prompting readers to reconsider their perceptions about reality's level of detail.

Ideologies of Awe & AI Art at the MoMA

Cybernetic Forests • 119 implied HN points • 22 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration AI Art Data Visualization
  1. Refik Anadol's 'Unsupervised' art at the MoMA uses AI to visualize the MoMA's art archives in a unique way, offering a new perspective on data analytics and art
  2. Anadol's art piece juxtaposes the complexity and mystique of AI systems with the potential for human understanding and engagement, sparking discussions on the implications of AI in art and society
  3. Alternative models of AI art, like 'Anatomy of an AI System' and 'What Models Make Worlds', present critical perspectives that question the power dynamics and ethical implications of AI, contrasting with the awe-inspiring presentation of AI in Anadol's work

Brendan Dawes on AI and Creativity

Chance Operations • 393 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity AI Digital Art Data Visualization
  1. Brendan Dawes uses AI as a tool to collaborate with in his creative process, combining it with his own developed techniques and algorithms.
  2. The impact of AI on creativity raises questions about the value of traditional creative skills and the importance of the personal evolution and self-reflection that comes with artistic processes.
  3. AI's integration into creative fields has the potential to revolutionize art and writing, but also prompts discussions on the nuances of originality, the erosion of certain skills in the digital age, and the impact on the art industry.

RhetVis #1: Introduction to Rhetorical Data Visualization

Aika’s Newsletter • 98 implied HN points • 04 Oct 23
🚌 Education Data Visualization Rhetoric Statistics Ethics Psychology
  1. Rhetorical Data Visualization involves framing that influences interpretations of data visualizations.
  2. Visualizations are inherently biased and reflect the creator's inclinations.
  3. The course on Rhetorical Data Visualization aims to develop skills in analyzing and creating visualizations with integrity and humility.

The adventures of painting a data visualization

Big Charts • 79 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Data Visualization Painting Canvas Artwork
  1. Planning to hand-paint a data visualization can lead to innovative and soulful results, without being limited by digital tools.
  2. Utilizing a mix of hand-drawn sketches and digital tools like D3 can enhance the visual appeal and storytelling of a data visualization project.
  3. The process of painting a data visualization on a large canvas can be time-consuming and challenging, but can evoke strong emotional connections and memories.

Dashing Data Viz - Issue 229

Dashing Data Viz • 176 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Data Visualization Data processing Data Analysis Online Learning
  1. The newsletter shares articles and videos on data visualization, like creating gradient line charts in R and using Tableau for interactive dashboards.
  2. There are resources available for learning new skills in data visualization, such as an online course on Intro to R for Data Viz.
  3. The newsletter also highlights interesting projects like visualizing the first 5,000 digits of Pi and provides resources for further reading on topics like data hierarchy best practices.

Super Sundry, Vol. 1

Chartography • 117 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Data Visualization Cartography Information Design Visual Arts Graphic design
  1. Mathematician discovered a shape that can be tiled without repeating pattern, shown in a data map.
  2. Retired professor highlighted alarming anomalies in ocean temperature and sea ice extent through powerful graphics.
  3. Exploring robotic arts and geometric designs from the 1950s, showcasing artistic QR codes and industrial perfection.

The Thrill of Deprecating Dashboards

Sarah's Newsletter • 239 implied HN points • 29 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Analytics Automation Data Management BI Tools Data Visualization
  1. Having an excessive number of dashboards can lead to inefficiency and confusion within an organization. It's important to prioritize strategic organization over creating new dashboards indiscriminately.
  2. Developing an automated dashboard deprecation strategy can help save time and maintain a clean BI instance. By automating the process, organizations can efficiently manage and delete unused visuals.
  3. Implementing a proactive maintenance plan, such as using a data catalog or automated tools, can help keep BI instances organized and optimal for data insights. Regular cleaning and organization are key to ensuring the effectiveness of analytics strategies.

Sketchy Science

Chartography • 117 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
🔬 Science Data storytelling Data Visualization Data insights
  1. Visual tools like graphics have been crucial in history of science, aiding in discoveries like DNA's double helix.
  2. Insightful graphics don't just show information, they force us to engage and notice unexpected details.
  3. Graphics help make comparisons and reveal insights that text alone cannot convey effectively.

Dashing Data Viz - Issue 234

Dashing Data Viz • 98 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Data Visualization
  1. Consider ways to find freelance data visualization work through various platforms or lead-generation services.
  2. Explore different data visualization tools and seek resources to understand them better.
  3. Learn how to enhance your data visualization skills by creating appealing and interactive visualizations using tools like Vega-Lite and ggplot2.

Dashing Data Viz - Issue 232

Dashing Data Viz • 98 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Data Visualization Analytics
  1. The newsletter shares curated news, articles, and jobs related to Data Visualization.
  2. There are interesting links shared, such as Twitter threads, articles on data visualization tools, and event announcements.
  3. Readers can engage by clicking on the links provided and subscribing to receive future newsletters.