Our mind works really fast and we take this process for granted: it’s easy to discern every day objects like chairs, tables and trees. The visual side of human mind recognises a shape by quickly identifying a pattern that best matches the shape. We instinctively know how to operate with those principles. We inhabit the world of geometry with its language based on dots and interconnecting lines.
Human consciousness exists in the ocean of lines and shapes. Geometry is the visible side of mathematics notable for its expressive and symbolical power that is able to evoke rich visual associations in the observer’s mind. We do like numbers for their quality of precision and thus base most of our judgement and decision making on numerical assessment. A numerical description of the chart takes longer to sink into our consciousness. The beauty of geometrical approach lies in our near-instant recognition and appreciation of its nature. This story will look into “looking at the chart”Įvery chart’s geometry is striking and memorable, it evokes a certain range of unmistakable feelings. TEASER: The comments section at the bottom has an interesting discussion about Adolf Hitler’s chart and the origins of his evil powers.
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