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Jessica Helfand takes the piss out of Edward Tufte in The Dispassionate Statistician.

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MJ says:

It's about time someone did. I've attended two of his seminars and read his books, and he does leave much to be desired in many aspects of his theories. At least, to me he does.

» by MJ on Nov 06, 2003 at 10:27 AM
craig says:

It's not just you; his books are OK, but his seminar is a complete waste of money.

» by craig on Nov 06, 2003 at 10:52 AM
Wendy says:

Yeah, but does anyone else find her critique of David Bryne to be, ummm -- WRONG? I mean come on! David Byrne does not deserve to be lumped in with the likes of Tufte and dismissed.

» by Wendy on Nov 07, 2003 at 01:10 PM
Peterson Lee says:

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.

» by Peterson Lee on Feb 27, 2004 at 11:52 PM

 
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