It’s an interpretation, on how to interpret information with people’s interpretations of the interpretation underneath.

The clarity of the design and the ambiguousness of the labels lead to some interesting comments on how its been received. It’s a logical point of view. My favourite label being ‘Successful’. it tricks me see the graphic objectively and and subjectively in same thought.

Further complexity in meaning comes from the circles/definitions which are widely regarded as dualities ‘form’ and ‘function’ as they placed adjacent and also overlap creating ‘or’ & ‘and’ rules which further interpreted.

Does the shortfall of one component in a design is rendered insignificant? Is this due disappointment resulting in all promise and potential but the absence of one the key ‘great information design’ components (as illustrated)?

I disagree with @adamnieman that “Raw data is pregnant with meaning.” meaning or narrative is not inherent in data. ‘Great’ Infographics provide a clear narrative to discourses, adding value even if you personally refute it’s conclusions.

Personally, I think that these could be the two exceptions to David’s common sense.
http://www.craigslist.org and http://www.berkshirehathaway.com

I think you have grasped the essence of publishing data in an interesting , fun and easy to grasp way. Unique.