Alberto Cairo, "How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information" (Norton, 2019)Alberto Cairo, "How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information" (Norton, 2019)
New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery
We’ve all heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what if we don’t understand what we’re looking at?
57:32•3 Dec 2019
Alberto Cairo on How to Decode Charts and Avoid Misinformation
“Good charts make us smarter―if we know how to read them. However, they can also lead us...”
Ever felt bamboozled by a pie chart or puzzled by a bar graph? You're not alone. In this engaging episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery', host Marshall Poe chats with Alberto Cairo, the brain behind 'How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information'. Cairo dives into the world of data visualization, revealing how charts can both inform and deceive.
He sheds light on the tricks used in misleading visuals and offers practical tips to become a savvy consumer of data. Cairo also touches on the importance of mindfulness in interpreting data and the evolution of visual information over time. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to sharpen their skills in reading charts and infographics, ensuring you’re not easily swayed by flashy but deceptive visuals.
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