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The book explores how organizations utilize data to measure and rank various aspects of our lives, influencing predictions about individual behaviors and traits. It argues that these predictions shape life opportunities, resulting in a superficial morality that disguises entrenched social advantages as merit. Through this lens, it critiques the societal implications of data-driven decision-making and the illusion of fairness it creates.

Focusing on the principles of data visualization, this book serves as a practical guide for students and researchers. It highlights the key factors that contribute to effective graphs and offers techniques for creating high-quality figures using reproducible methods. Through hands-on instruction, readers will learn to transform data into compelling visual representations, enhancing their ability to communicate information effectively.