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by khazhoux 243 days ago
This is a powerful visual representation. I would suggest that the impact could be even stronger if you provided side-by-side images of 50 Cent, where the second is scaled up proportionately.
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If you scroll across it displays multiples of the image representative to the inflation at the time point.
Quick self nerd snipe:

I think the area should be scaled proportionally, so the new width and height should be multiplied by sqrt(cents/50)

If we're going to be pedantic about it, his name hasn't changed, so really he should be shrinking proportionally rather than growing over time
Agreed. Op needs to add a toggle for Shrinkflation Mode.
that’s a good idea. in future versions, i might need to consider multiple renderings as different economists likely prefer alternative visualizations of 50’s monetary adjustments