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Flags: An Outdated Form of Taxonomic Visualization in the Digital Age

Posted on May 9th, 2020 by Gerhard

For centuries, flags have served as a means of visually representing taxonomies. They symbolize countries, organizations, and individuals, distinguishing entities and encapsulating their ideals, values, and beliefs. However, in the digital age, flags have become outdated as a form of visualizing taxonomies. Moreover, flags can be associated with extremist groups and elicit strong emotional responses, […]

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