Intelligent Timesuck

This is a cool Java applet that calls itself "the Genealogy of Influence":

a visualization of the connections between
the most influential writers, artists, philosophers,
scientists, and mathematicians of Western culture

Regardless, it's both informative and fun. Click on the individual to expand information, drag em around to rearrange.
**Note: it is entirely western culture here - no mention of our eastern brothers and sisters from the contemplative arts.

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