Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Published: October 10, 2025

ISBN: 9798269182964

Data Visualization Information Design Media Literacy Deceptive Charts Critical Thinking
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About This Book

Revolutionize your approach to the art and science of Visual Manipulation that scales from small projects to enterprise applications.

Key Features

  • Troubleshooting guide for common issues and errors
  • Step-by-step tutorials for practical implementation
  • Security considerations and mitigation strategies
  • Deep dive into Deceptive Charts concepts and applications
  • Performance optimization techniques

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Why every developer should read Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Posted by Frankie Hall 5 hours ago

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing isn't just another technical manual—it's a thoughtful exploration of what it means to be an effective developer in today's landscape. The authors blend technical depth with philosophical insights that have changed how I think about my craft.

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Key takeaways from Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Posted by Oakley Walker 23 hours ago

As a senior developer, I'm often skeptical of technical books, but Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing surprised me. The authors don't just explain how things work—they explain why they work that way, which is crucial for truly understanding these concepts. The sections on Media Literacy are worth the price alone.

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How Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing changed my approach to development

Posted by Riley Young 19 hours ago

Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing isn't just another technical manual—it's a thoughtful exploration of what it means to be an effective developer in today's landscape. The authors blend technical depth with philosophical insights that have changed how I think about my craft.

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Phoenix Smith

The section on optimization in Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing is brilliant. I applied their recommendations to our legacy codebase and saw a 40% performance improvement.

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Casey Mitchell

Our entire team is reading Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing together and discussing a chapter each week. It's been great for aligning our approach to development.

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Posted by Kennedy Gonzalez 14 hours ago

After reading Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing, I finally understand concepts that had confused me for years. The authors have a gift for breaking down complex topics into digestible pieces without losing the nuance. This is now my go-to recommendation for developers looking to level up their skills.

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Jamie Hernandez

I'm about halfway through Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing and it's already changed how I think about debugging. The systematic approach they describe has saved me hours this week alone.

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Why every developer should read Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Posted by Lennon Davis 6 hours ago

What sets Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing apart is its focus on practical application. Each chapter includes exercises that challenge you to apply what you've learned, and the companion website provides additional resources. I've already incorporated several techniques into my daily work.

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Why every developer should read Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing

Posted by Kennedy Campbell 14 hours ago

After reading Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing, I finally understand concepts that had confused me for years. The authors have a gift for breaking down complex topics into digestible pieces without losing the nuance. This is now my go-to recommendation for developers looking to level up their skills.

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Kennedy Roberts

The case studies in Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing are worth their weight in gold. Seeing these principles applied to real projects makes all the difference.

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Morgan Parker

I'm about halfway through Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing and it's already changed how I think about debugging. The systematic approach they describe has saved me hours this week alone.

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