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    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Information Visualization
    • Science Communication

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    • Visualization is often described as making the invisible visible and enhancing cognition.
    • Fictional superpowers grant characters extraordinary perception and interpretation abilities.
    • This research bridges the domains of visualization and fictional superpowers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore how fictional superpowers can characterize and inspire data visualization systems.
    • To provide a framework for understanding visualization empowerment.
    • To suggest new avenues for visualization design.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a framework characterizing seven mechanisms of fictional visual superpowers.
    • Identified seven ways visualization tools empower users.
    • Illustrated "visualization superpowers" by connecting fiction to reality.

    Main Results:

    • Established a conceptual link between fictional superpowers and visualization capabilities.
    • Provided a taxonomy of visual superpowers and user empowerment mechanisms.
    • Highlighted opportunities for developing novel visualization systems.

    Conclusions:

    • The language of superpowers offers a novel perspective on visualization design and impact.
    • Visualization systems can be designed to grant users "superpowers" for data interaction.
    • This approach can lead to more empowering and insightful data experiences.