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Redrawing the World: The UN’s Push for Fair Map Projections
In this episode of Open Source News Elements, John explores the far-reaching implications of a landmark United Nations resolution on map projections. With the UN urging a global shift toward maps that more accurately depict the size of continents—particularly Africa—John delves into the historical biases of the Mercator projection, its lingering impact on perceptions of global power, and the new wave of equitable cartography. The episode also connects these mapping issues to broader trends in information representation, including debates in digital spaces and demographic shifts. Join us for…
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