D32 The Flerlage Twins on 10 Years, 451 Blog Posts & Why They're Not Stopping

Summary In this episode of unDUBBED, hosts Fiona and Sarah celebrate a decade of contributions from the Flerlage Twins to the Tableau community. They reflect on the journey of Ken and Kevin Flerlage, their impactful blog posts, the importance of community support, and the evolution of data visualization practices. The conversation also touches on the intersection of design and mathematics in data visualization, the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, and the significance of teaching and sharing knowledge within the data community. Takeaways The Flerlage Twins have been influential in the Tableau community for a decade. Their blog has over 450 posts, providing valuable resources for Tableau users. Community support is crucial in the data visualization space. Design and math are both essential in creating effective visualizations. AI is a significant trend, but quality data remains fundamental. Teaching complex topics in a digestible way is a key strength of the Flerlage Twins. The Tableau community is known for its willingness to help and share knowledge. Memorable moments in their journey include awards and presentations at Tableau Conference. Their blog posts often stem from real-world challenges faced in their consulting work. The Flerlage Twins emphasize the importance of collaboration and learning from others.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to unDUBBED and the Flourish Twins 02:51 Celebrating a Decade of Data Storytelling 04:10 The Journey of the Flourish Twins 08:31 The Impact of Community and Support 10:53 The Art and Math of Data Visualization 16:38 Reflections on AI and the Future of Data 19:35 The Importance of Data Quality in AI 20:15 Concerns About Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) 21:26 AI's Impact on Work and Productivity 23:13 The Role of Human Input in AI 25:33 Ethics and Dangers of AI 25:42 Teaching at Scale: Learning Styles and Content Creation 38:16 Popular Tableau Techniques and Their Impact 40:06 Technical Glitches and Solutions 40:08 Top Blog Posts and Their Impact 42:21 Memorable Blog Posts and Their Significance 45:11 Favorite Memories and Milestones 50:03 Reflections on Career Decisions and Growth Links The Flerlage Twins: https://www.flerlagetwins.com/ Ken on Tableau Public: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/ken.flerlage Kevin on Tableau Public: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/kevin.flerlage Ken on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethflerlage/ Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-flerlage-20106a8/ Moxy Analytics: https://www.moxyanalytics.com/the-flerlage-twins   Top Blog Posts Mentioned: "Datafam Colors" (#1 most popular): https://www.flerlagetwins.com/2021/06/datafam-colors-color-palette.html "Transparent Color Hex Code" (#2 most popular): https://www.flerlagetwins.com/2019/04/introducing-transparent-color-hex-code.html "20 Uses for Tableau Level of Detail Calculations" (#3 most popular): https://www.flerlagetwins.com/2018/01/lod-calculations.html "Beyond Show Me Part 1: It's All About the X & Y": https://www.flerlagetwins.com/2017/11/beyond-show-me-part-1-its-all-about-x-y_46.html "Beyond Show Me Part 2: Trigonometry": https://www.flerlagetwins.com/2017/11/beyond-me-part-2-trigonometry_1.html "No Polygons" technique (Kevin's early post): https://www.flerlagetwins.com/2019/01/no-polygons.html "Tableau Chart Catalog": https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/kevin.flerlage/viz/TableauChartCatalog/TableauChartCatalog Sankey Templates: https://www.flerlagetwins.com/2021/07/sankey-template.html Keywords Flerlage Twins, Tableau, Data Visualization, Community, AI, Teaching, Design, Analytics, Data Fam, Blog Posts