Is there such a thing as an objective data visualization? Can a chart be “true”? Dataviz has become a common way for us to communicate—and argue. Dataviz literacy has become an urgent need. We'll examine the ways charts are used to manipulate perception, both deliberately and accidentally. We'll focus on how to spot manipulative techniques. We'll talk about using the persuasive power of dataviz responsibly. And we'll have some fun messing with charts to mess with the reality they portray.

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