Here is the link to My Map.
http://goo.gl/maps/DI8Ei
Like we discussed in class, maps are definitely opinionated and biased. Neogeography takes this bias to a whole different level. Because there are no rules or written guidelines for Neogeographers to follow, their maps can be completely personal, and may not assist others in what they are trying to find. This makes Neogeography not as trustworthy as say Rand McNally for instance. Its as simple as this: would you rather use a vacation guide published by Rand McNally, or a unpublished stranger's My Map from Google to guide your vacation, that ultimately might not be correct or portray what you want to see?
Neogeography is very creative, I will give it that. It is also very individualized and personal. It seems that its use is directed towards for example: sharing your My Maps with your friends after a backpacking trip in Europe to show them where you have gone. However, maybe it is only a matter of time before Neogeograpy blows up and more popular and accurate.
Maps that involve pictures and videos may also be deceiving towards those hoping to see the same thing. As the earth's surface is constantly evolving and changing, it is a good bet that you are not going to see the same portrait you saw in 1950 that you are seeing now. This can cause problems for those that rely solely on Neogeography for their navigation across the globe.
No comments:
Post a Comment