1. The author, through the examples he presents in the article, questions the role of information graphics. Under what circumstances is it more of a priority for data visualization to bring empathy over efficiency/accuracy of data presented?
2. In his example, Homicide Watch, a website with different victims’ faces along with information about them, potential suspects, and homicide news in D.C. is linked. However, the website is more than just an infographic. Is he implying that it is possibly more effective for information that deals with deaths of individuals to be conveyed in a format that diverges from what is a typical infographic?
3. What is the difference between a graphic such as the NYT sectarian purging in Baghdad and a graphic that replaces deaths with dots? Why does he seem to consider the former more successful? Is his reasoning only because of the supporting texts?