TED: The simple genius of a good graphic | Tommy McCall

The video explores the evolution of communication and data representation, highlighting key historical developments like writing and chart creation. It discusses innovative data visualization techniques, including personal projects and coding for interactive graphics. The importance of simplifying complex data for better understanding is emphasized, along with the concept of graphicacy and its potential to unlock new discoveries. The video concludes with a look at future trends in data visualization.

Explain how the redesign of the 'New York Times' 'Markets' section improved data presentation.

What insights can be drawn from the approval ratings of presidents as discussed in the text?

Discuss the importance of simplicity and complexity in data visualization as mentioned by the speaker.