This document discusses data visualization and its importance. It defines data visualization as displaying data through graphical charts, figures, and bars. It states that non-pictorial data is difficult for many to understand, and needs to be depicted through graphs and charts. Additionally, it notes that while data is often referred to as the "new oil", it is better thought of as the "new soil" as it can represent new pathways, industries, and foundations for the future. The document emphasizes that visualization makes data easier to understand, and provides examples of how charts can succinctly depict information that would take pages to explain in written form. It concludes that the best way to help the general public understand data is to present it graphically