Comments on: Running The Numbers: Oceanographic Visualization

By: Mark Laita’s Breathtaking Photos of Sea Creatures | My Blog

Mark Laita’s Breathtaking Photos of Sea Creatures | My Blog — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:33:08 +0000

[...] newfound awe for the amazing planet we share with other creatures, creatures we’ve been known to tarnish in gruesome ways, and rekindled respect for the precious miracle of their [...]

By: Mark Laita’s Utterly Breathtaking Photographs of Sea Creatures | B.log

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:02:26 +0000

[...] awe for the amazing planet we share with other creatures, creatures we’ve been known to tarnish in gruesome ways, and rekindled respect for the precious miracle of their existence.Images: Abrams Books, Mark [...]

By: Visualizing Pollution « Scientific Harmonies

Visualizing Pollution « Scientific Harmonies — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:29:07 +0000

[...] The article from Brain Pickings discusses how Jordan uses the technique of visualization to help people grasp the scale of abstract issues, like pollution. I came across this article at an opportune time, because I’m currently writing on article about how geographic information systems (GIS) help to solve complex sustainability problems. A characteristic of GIS is visualization. [...]

By: 100 Places to Remember |

100 Places to Remember | — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:52:01 +0000

[...] Part Chris Jordan, part Yann Arthus Bertrand, the project plays on a basic principle of human psychology: We often fail to consider change until we see — and deeply, emotionally, viscerally feel — just what’s at stake. [...]

By: Earth Day the TED Way | Brain Pickings

Earth Day the TED Way | Brain Pickings — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:37:09 +0000

[...] longtime fans of photographic artist Chris Jordan, whose work captures otherwise alienating and thus meaningless [...]

By: 100 Places to Remember | Brain Pickings

100 Places to Remember | Brain Pickings — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:43:04 +0000

[...] Chris Jordan, part Yann Arthus Bertrand, the project plays on a basic principle of human psychology: We often [...]

By: Dave of MIUZU

Dave of MIUZU — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:51:39 +0000

Chris Jordan’s work is so compelling. Once seen in person, it’s never forgotten. And the man himself is so unassuming! We’re lucky he does what he does.

By: Isabella Rossellini's "Green Porno 3" | Brain Pickings

Isabella Rossellini's "Green Porno 3" | Brain Pickings — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:37:32 +0000

[...] We couldn’t help appreciating the subtle environmental commentary of the series. Each episode opens with a cooking scene, then delves into the magnificent, intricate marine system that somehow ended up on the plate — a timely reminder that our collective choices are precisely what caused the rather serious current overfishing crisis. [...]