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“If you serve that God, all the others will be taken care of. My quote is: 'The only way to communicate is to understand what it is like not to understand.' It is at that moment that you can make something understandable.”

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Richard Saul Wurman
Richard Saul Wurman

Richard Saul Wurman is a renowned architect, born on March 26, 1935. His career spans across various fields including urban planning, architectural design, and education. Wurman is known for his innovative design philosophy and in-depth research on information architecture. more

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