A British professor and author recognized for his 1884 novel "Flatland," which introduces the concept of multiple dimensions and critiques narrow perceptions. His work serves as a key reference for exploring themes of dimensionality in Sousanis's text.

An Italian Renaissance polymath whose works, including the Vitruvian Man and the Mona Lisa, appear in Sousanis's text as symbols of humanism, imagination, and perception. His artistic explorations inspire reflections on human proportions and continuous perception.

A mythical Greek hero famous for defeating Medusa, represented in Sousanis's text as a figure of perception and agency. His ability to see beyond appearances embodies the quest for broader understanding and dimension in experience.

An American comic author and theorist known for "Understanding Comics," who influences Sousanis's views on the potential of comics in education. His ideas promote the integration of visual and verbal elements to create a dynamic reader experience.

A French philosopher known for Cartesian dualism, emphasizing the separation of mind and body and prioritizing rational thought. His representation in Sousanis's text critiques the limitation of understanding through words alone and highlights the underappreciated role of sight.

French postmodern theorists known for their concept of rhizomatic structure as a metaphor for multiplicity. Their ideas inform Sousanis's advocacy for a non-hierarchical approach to thought and perception, encouraging plural perspectives.