The simple genius of a good graphic

How to make data come alive. [Open in browser]( [TED]( This week on TED.com September 29, 2018 [Talk of the week]( [Tommy McCall: The simple genius of a good graphic]( 05:57 minutes · Filmed Apr 2018 · Posted Sep 2018 · TED2018 In a talk that's part history lesson, part love letter to graphics, information designer Tommy McCall traces the centuries-long evolution of charts and diagrams -- and shows how complex data can be sculpted into beautiful shapes. "Graphics that help us think faster, or see a book's worth of information on a single page, are the key to unlocking new discoveries," McCall says. [Watch now »]( [Playlist of the week]( [What is deep time?]( Meander through Earth's lengthy timeline with these talks that go way, way back to the beginning of everything. [Watch »]( 8 TED Talks to browse in your own sweet time [This week's new TED Talks]( In 2009, 11,341 untested rape kits -- some dating back to the 1980s -- were found in an abandoned warehouse once used by the Detroit police. When this scandal was uncovered, prosecutor Kym Worthy set a plan into action to get justice for thousands of victims -- and put predators behind bars. [Watch »]( Does your city rock? Speaking onstage in the legendary music city of Memphis, Tennessee, Elizabeth Cawein shares how a thriving music scene can make a city healthier and happier. Listen for ideas about promoting your local music scene -- and showing off your city's talent to the world. [Watch »]( We all want to be safe, and our safety is intertwined, says Tracie Keesee, a 25-year police officer and the cofounder of the Center for Policing Equity. She shares the theory of "co-production" -- the idea that everyone in a community has a role in building safety and security. "We must move forward together," Keesee says. "There's no more us versus them." [Watch »]( Young photographer Isadora Kosofsky is a chronicler of love, loss and loneliness. In this searching talk, she shares photos from her four years documenting the lives of three senior citizens who form a love triangle. Her tender portraits reveal what seniors can teach us about our universal search for love and belonging. [Watch »]( [Read more on ideas.ted.com]( [Our planet:]( Surprisingly fascinating: [methane]( A rewarding read about this lighter-than-air gas [Useful advice:]( After a disaster, don’t send food or clothing; [send money]( Tips and truths from a disaster relief expert [We humans:]( Facing a tough decision? How to [see past your blind spots]( Borrow these 3 tactics from psychology, business, the military [Quote of the Week]( [“]( Our visual cortex was built to decode complex information and is a master at pattern recognition. Graphics that help us think faster or see a book's worth of information on a single page are the key to unlocking new discoveries." [Tommy McCall The simple genius of a good graphic]( [TED Radio hour: humane cities]( Cities are symbols of hope and opportunity. But overcrowding and gentrification can hurt our neighborhoods. This hour, TED speakers explore how we can build more humane, welcoming cities. Listen on [NPR]( [Apple Podcasts]( or the [TED Android app](. Download the TED mobile app for iOS and Android [App store]( [Google Play]( You are receiving this email because you've subscribed to our mailing list. We also send out [daily emails]( if you can't get enough of us. We love you too. Copyright © 2018 TED, All rights reserved. You're receiving the TED Talks weekly newsletter because you subscribed to it on TED.com. (Was this forwarded by a friend? You can sign up here: ) Our mailing address is: TED 330 Hudson Street 11th FloorNew York, NY 10013 [Add us to your address book](//ted.us1.list-manage.com/vcard?u=07487d1456302a286cf9c4ccc&id=934d447288) [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( [view email in browser](