Cancer Data Is No Longer Just for Experts. Here’s Why That’s Terrifying.
The Global Cancer Observatory has torn down the walls between the public and global cancer statistics. It’s a triumph of transparency that shifts power from expert gatekeepers to everyday users. But raw data without context is a dangerous weapon. As we democratize access to the world’s worst news, we must remember that visualizing data isn’t enough—we must visualize the context, or risk fueling panic over insight.