Map Representation Debate

Discussions center on a map featured in an article, debating its accuracy, aesthetics, completeness, and philosophical implications like 'the map is not the territory.'

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MAP NY OR SK usda.gov planthardiness.ars BC WASH UK USA map maps nk territory dont npr border representation label huh

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teacpde Aug 9, 2022 View on HN

Maps seem to be impacted as well.

dralley Apr 18, 2023 View on HN

He's referring to the map-making features

markeibes Dec 15, 2022 View on HN

Huh? There are only ugly maps in that article

jakemal Dec 12, 2019 View on HN

A map that doesn't capture all information about an area doesn't make it not a map.

agildehaus Jun 19, 2019 View on HN

Well no, it's not like the map is the only thing used.

data_spy Aug 29, 2015 View on HN

I'm fascinated by maps like this

j_baker Jan 10, 2012 View on HN

Sure. I'm just curious how out of sync the map is from the territory.

schmendreck Aug 10, 2016 View on HN

Is it me, or did the author forget to put the actual map anywhere?

h0nd Dec 4, 2023 View on HN

I was looking for this as I was surprised that a map would be displayed the way it is in the shared link.

virtuallynathan Apr 29, 2023 View on HN

This maps coverage is not accurate.