Paradox of Choice

_ We need complexity (complexity is necessary) because life is complex _ Simple = people understand. complex things can be understandable, yet simple things can also be confusing. _Complicated         VS         Complex *   confusing                            understandable (simple but confusing)——(complex but understandable) * the difference is in the head _ The culture difference between simple and complex is small _ Google page is simple, but it has 20 places to click _ Simplicity is a very complex topic.

Finding out how information design could help my topic at Edward Tufte’s one day class. 17-12-08, San Jose