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Public discussions are part of what it takes to make changes in the trillions of graphics published each year.
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Edward Tufte
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: March 14
Computer Scientist
Graphic Designer
Political Scientist
Sculptor
Statistician
University Teacher
Writer
Kansas City
Missouri
Edward R. Tufte
Edward Rolfe Tufte
Edward Rolf Tufte
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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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There are many true statements about complex topics that are too long to fit on a PowerPoint slide.
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