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Ben Shneiderman is a renowned computer scientist, born on August 21, 1947. He has made significant contributions to the field of human-computer interaction, particularly in the area of information visualization. Professor Shneiderman has served as a professor at Carnegie Mellon University and was the head of the School of Computer Science.

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“I've often gotten the feeling that the only people who have learned from computer assisted instruction are the authors.”

People Feelings Computer Instruction

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“A picture is worth a thousand words. An interface is worth a thousand pictures.”

Technology Design Thousand Interfaces Usability Inspirational Design Inspirational Graphic Design Great Design Design And Art Design Inspiration Best Design Art Design Funny Graphic Design Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

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“Leonardo Da Vinci combined art and science and aesthetics and engineering, that kind of unity is needed once again.”

Kind Art Science Design Needed Unity Engineering Aesthetics Graphic Design Art And Science Leonardo

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“More time is wasted in front of computers than on highways.”

Fronts Computer More Time Highways

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“The old computing was about what computers could do; the new computing is about what users can do. Successful technologies are those that are in harmony with users' needs. They must support relationships and activities that enrich the users' experiences.”

Needs Can Do Technology Support Successful Activity Computer Harmony Users Computing User Experience

Book:Leonardo's Laptop: Human Needs and the New Computing Technologies

Source: Leonardo's Laptop: Human Needs and the New Computing Technologies

“The purpose of visualization is insight, not pictures”

Purpose Insight Visualization

Author:Ben Shneiderman

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Born: August 21, 1947
Known for: Computer Scientist
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