Maps are no longer only about geography, thanks to the development of infographics and big data. They can teach us a lot about the human condition. The National Geographic Channel's new series "The Big Picture With Kal Penn" is all about uncovering unexpected— and often startling— facts in both the globe at large and our own backyard, as shown by crunching the numbers and experimenting with innovative data visualization techniques. Kal Penn, the show's host and producer, takes viewers on a trip to discover how money, sex, food, sports, and crime influence our daily lives. We examine numerous subjects through the mapping of fresh data, the creative presentation of information, and in-depth personal tales with fascinating personalities while exploring and developing infographics from information banks and data analysis.
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Maps are no longer only about geography, thanks to the development of infographics and big data. They can teach us a lot about the human condition. The National Geographic Channel's new series "The Big Picture With Kal Penn" is all about uncovering unexpected— and often startling— facts in both the globe at large and our own backyard, as shown by crunching the numbers and experimenting with innovative data visualization techniques. Kal Penn, the show's host and producer, takes viewers on a trip to discover how money, sex, food, sports, and crime influence our daily lives. We examine numerous subjects through the mapping of fresh data, the creative presentation of information, and in-depth personal tales with fascinating personalities while exploring and developing infographics from information banks and data analysis.
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