34: How Charts Lie w/ Alberto Cairo

Guess what? I missed you! After focusing on making our first BI Data Storytelling Accelerator - 3-day live workshop a major success, I'm back! Registration is now open for the next workshop on January 28-30, 2020. It's the hottest thing since fried rice! Today, I talk to the amazing Alberto Cairo, author of How Charts Lie. He's an AoF alumni, who was on my very first AoF podcast episode where we were the first to announce The Functional Art (one of the most well-known books in our industry). Stay tuned to the end for an insane book giveaway you won't find anywhere else! In this episode, you'll learn: [12:00] Learn why Alberto warns: "Be aware of what some people call the Curse of Knowledge." [19:11] Key Quote: A visualization can only be worth a 1,000 words if we know how to read it. - Alberto Cairo [21:41] Key ways to overcome biases: Steps to read a visual. Read the title, message, and patterns For full show notes, his book give away, and the links mentioned visit: https://bibrainz.com/podcast/34 Sponsor This exciting season of AOF is sponsored by our BI Data Storytelling Mastery Accelerator 3-Day Live workshop. Our second one is coming up on Jan 28-30 and registration is open! Join us and consider upgrading to be a VIP (we have tons of bonuses planned). Many BI teams are still struggling to deliver consistent, high-engaging analytics their users love. At the end of three days, you'll leave with the tools, techniques, and resources you need to engage your users. Register today!   Enjoyed the Show?  Please leave us a review on iTunes.