Pantheon
MIT's ranking of historically famous people by how many language editions of Wikipedia bother to carry them.
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How to get the most from it
Pantheon sits in Data Visualisation under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and clever.
About this category: Visual journalism and open data done properly — charts you can interrogate rather than just look at. The argument is in the interaction.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Pantheon: quick answers
Is Pantheon free?
Yes. Pantheon is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Pantheon?
No. You can use Pantheon without signing up for anything.
Does Pantheon work on a phone?
Not well. We file Pantheon as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Pantheon safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Pantheon take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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