The document discusses the historical increase in scholarly output and the evolution of data visualization in scientific communication, noting that scholarly output has doubled approximately every 20 years from the 1750s to 2000. It highlights the emergence of digital data archives and data publishing as essential components for enhancing research communication, especially in the last decade. The document emphasizes the role of platforms like Dataverse in enabling researchers to control and disseminate their data effectively while fostering collaboration and defining best practices.