Here’s a fun and thoughtful response to a recent bit of whimsy on PT — the Bubble Diagram. The author (Dominic Brown) looks at the issue (diagramming journalism) with refreshing breadth in this age where pre-dawn tweets can shake stock markets.
The degree of left-right skew (on the x-axis) is described in terms similar to the degree of rigour or integrity (on the y-axis). Utter garbage and conspiracy theories correlate tightly with sensational or clickbait. If it really compared publications on two dimensions, there should be some in the upper corners, combining a complex or analytical approach with content that’s utter garbage. What would those be, exactly? Maybe some specialty sites detailing astrology calculations or UFO-sighting timelines?
And thanks to this author for some kind words about PT.
Other thoughts about the bubble diagram have floated my way– mainly one that compares the look of the diagram to that of an anatomical improbability. To me, the diagram sorta resembles an early version of a Klingon spaceship from the original Star Trek. Kind of Muppet-like, with a goofy hat.
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy built in the 1870’s is often considered the forerunner of the modern mall. There are earlier example going all the way back to ancient Roman times.
The shopping mall is a spaceship in a sometimes hostile environment, it’s attractions are numerous and its socializing potential is alluring. I expect that it will survive as a communal experience.
whoops, go to West Edmonton Mall
I’ve really been liking vox.com. They have a stellar Energy/Environment section, with articles that are very well supported with evidence.
Here’s an interview Sandhu Johnston about the renewable goal:
http://www.vox.com/2016/7/26/12074370/vancouver-100-percent-renewable
Here’s an article about how Vancouver is so walkable. The author, David Roberts, seems a bit jealous, even though he lives in Seattle.
http://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2016/12/9/13897078/walkable-vancouver-video