Undergraduate Students, Staff, Faculty, Graduate Students, Postdocs
All maps inevitably distort reality. They project a complex, three-dimensional world onto a flat, two-dimensional plane. Mapmakers use generalization and symbols to highlight the points they want to make. Therefore, depending on the goals of its maker, a map can be deceptive, even threatening, especially if used as propaganda. This workshop will briefly trace the role of the map in the history of humanity take a closer look on how we lie with maps.
This workshop is part of our Navigating Digital Cartography Series.
Dial-In Information
Registration is required. Sign up here!
Thursday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Virtual EventAll maps inevitably distort reality. They project a complex, three-dimensional world onto a flat, two-dimensional plane. Mapmakers use generalization and symbols to highlight the points they want to make. Therefore, depending on the goals of its maker, a map can be deceptive, even threatening, especially if used as propaganda. This workshop will briefly trace the role of the map in the history of humanity take a closer look on how we lie with maps.
This workshop is part of our Navigating Digital Cartography Series.
Dial-In Information
Registration is required. Sign up here!
Thursday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Virtual Event
Undergraduate Students, Staff, Faculty, Graduate Students, Postdocs