Michael AlwillSurviving, Thriving, StrivingAround 13 years ago, when I was at Google, I ran into an executive in the hall who I’d worked with on a handful of projects. We chatted for…Oct 2, 2023Oct 2, 2023
Michael AlwillEvery Act of Creation is an Act of DestructionTake a blank page. Write or draw something on it. Congratulations, you have created something at the expense of the page you used.Sep 27, 2023Sep 27, 2023
Michael AlwillThe Cost of Communication: How the families of inmates are forced to pay exorbitant rates for phone…For every 1,000 people in the United States about 7 of them are in prison, which means the United States has an incarceration rate higher…Jul 3, 2018Jul 3, 2018
Michael AlwillWhere’s the Money?: The Growth (and Loss) of Wealth in AmericaI’ve been itching to make a bivariate choropleth for the last few weeks, which is a map showing two variables along with their interaction…Jun 25, 2018Jun 25, 2018
Michael AlwillCommander-in-Tweet: Analyzing the Narcissism and Branding of Donald TrumpIt’s no secret that the President of the United States loves Twitter. It’s undoubtedly his favorite communication channel, and over the…Jun 14, 2018Jun 14, 2018
Michael AlwillData Bowie: The Math Behind the Music LegendThe verdict’s in: David Bowie’s lyrics are meaningless.May 31, 2018May 31, 2018
Michael AlwillWho’s In A Name?: Unisex Names From 1980–2017This past weekend (5/19/2018), Reddit user /u/newishtodc posted a data visualization showing the most common unisex names between 1980–2017…May 22, 2018May 22, 2018
Michael AlwillStairway to Hangover: What you should (and shouldn’t!) be drinkingHappy Cinco de Mayo everyone! Today I’m here with a quick data visualization that will take you through some of the most common drinks out…May 5, 2018May 5, 2018