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It is straightforward for me to be ethical, responsible, and kind-hearted because I have the resources to support that.
Edward Tufte
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Edward Tufte
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: March 14
Computer Scientist
Graphic Designer
Political Scientist
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University Teacher
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Kansas City
Missouri
Edward R. Tufte
Edward Rolfe Tufte
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The point of the essay is to change things.
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Great design is not democratic it comes from great designers. If the standard is lousy, then develop another standard.
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My father worked for governments all his life as an engineer and public works director.
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