Animated and audio visualization of rates of infection or death.

[davidbau]

The infection rate in the U.S. is getting high enough (19821 per day, which is about one every five seconds) that it can be visualized in real-time, and even listened to (esp global aggregates).

We should consider modifying the plot to communicate this:

(1) The next "point" should be estimated in real-time based on the rate from yesterday, or the last few days; as you look at the graph, it should be counting up. The unreported numbers should be shown with a dotted line to show they are estimates.

(2) Every estimated new case should be announced by an audible sound, to make it clear the significance of every individual being infected. Like the significance of a single bullet strike in a war.

[veeps]

Take a look at this example here: https://drones.pitchinteractive.com/

Very effective use of animation/ play on the scale of timing.

[davidbau]

Wow, that really makes the point, thanks for the link. The version of the plot where each individual is drawn as a human figure is also very striking.

They didn't experiment with audio right? (I didn't hear any.) But the visuals have a similar effect.

[veeps]

You're right, there's no sound on this one.

I'm super interested in exploring how to add sound to a visualization.