On timing (data of the data)

Analysts of all kinds study integrity, transformation, and presentation of data.

The human mind can only handle so much information (3-7 visual concepts at once). To have the best effect and immediate influence, a common GIS philosophy applied at Carnegie Mellon is to minimize ink, simplify symbols, and limit visual categorization overall.

Entire books are dedicated to the topic of translating numbers to charts and graphs. Data scientists are constantly seeking to improve predictive models to run effectively and efficiently in consideration of potentially fickle audiences.

Why, what, and who are important. The best solutions also consider when.

Timing of information is critical to business and social connection. At first glance, early knowledge may seem best, and in many cases this is true.

However, consequences in human timing is social and mercurial, and highly sensitive to the culture, and immediate pressures and whims of the audience at hand.