Chapter 6. 3D Reveals More Information

 

"You're gonna need a bigger boat."

 
 --Sheriff Martin Brody (Roy Scheider), Jaws, 1975

The information age supplies more data at our fingertips than ever before, literally at the speed of light. In addition, with mobile devices and Wi-Fi, we can get this data from nearly any location. We are receiving more data, yet we are using the same medium of text and two-dimensional images to comprehend this data. However, can 3D reveal more information? Can viewing data in three dimensions add to our comprehension, reveal more information, and enhance our understanding? Will three dimensions reveal hidden information in data mining excavations? As tasks get more complex, detailed, and collaborative, communicating effectively ...

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