Our community stands divided into separate regions with walls between them. I believe this division is only cause for confusion inside and outside of our community and is actually damaging to our reputation. In this talk, I will examine how this division occurred and analyze how it has been characterized thus far. I will argue that the current diversity within the visualization community is grounded in different methodological approaches to science, such as mathematical modelling and empirical research. In order to solve visualization problems in science, commerce, or daily life, we need not just one set of skills but many. Hence, let us embrace and celebrate the diversity in our community and build a strong Federal Republic of Visualization.

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