"The real problem of humanity is the following: We have Paleolithic emotions; medieval institutions; and god-like technology". - E. O. Wilson This quote, while not illuminating or uncovering the heart of Corner's thesis, helps me realize possibilities that spring from mapping can be complex, and without caution, can be too much information for our Paleolithic emotions to interpret accurately. I think that there is a possibility for us to use data sets and technology to create some sort of visual information, but if we are not through and precise there is a possibility to portray something that is untrue. That said, I want to share a video of all air traffic in the world over a period of one day. What is most interesting (and beautifully scary) is the way we can see areas/nodes of transportation density. In contrast to the density, it also illuminates how much of the world is not connected to the major hubs, thus leaving them at a disadvantage for sharing resources, people and knowledge.
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