Remapping the present
- Telegraphs: 1800s internet
The invention of the telegraph made it possible to send messages quickly over long distances, similar to the internet today.
Invented by: Alexander Graham Bell
Example: Just like receiving an email today, in the 1800s, people could get stock market updates quickly across the Atlantic.
- Evolution in map accuracy
Example: In the past, maps often had mythical creatures and incorrect land shapes, but today's maps are precise enough for navigation and planning.
By the 20th century, technologicqal advances in surveying and satelites --> Map accurate, precise.
- Development of maps Projections and Perceptions
Meaning of Projections & Perceptions
Projection: When we make a map, we try to show the round Earth on a flat piece of paper. This is called a projection. Because the Earth is round, every map has to change some things a little bit, like how big or how stretched places look.
Perceptions: Are how we see and understand things from maps. For example, some maps might make a country look bigger or more important than it really is.
4.Impact of Digital Maps and Future Directions
Online maps like Google Maps: Provide not just directions but can enhance real-world experiences with features like augmented reality.
Example: Instead of just showing routes, future maps could display historical facts or restaurant reviews right in your view as you walk past buildings,...e.t.c
- Global Images from Space Influencing Perception
When astronauts took pictures of the whole Earth from space, like the famous "Blue Marble" photo, it gave everyone on Earth a chance to see our planet as one big, beautiful ball floating in space. These pictures don't show any lines dividing countries, which helps people remember we're all in this together, living on the same planet.
- Daylight Saving Time and Time Zone Impacts
The creation of time zones and daylight saving time was intended to better organize and utilize time but has mixed impacts on people's health and daily routines.
People living on the western edge of a time zone might sleep less due to later sunsets, affecting their overall health, this helps them prevent the situation.
- Free Public Transportation Effects
Some cities have experimented with free public transportation to reduce car usage, with mixed results regarding its effectiveness.
Tallinn provided free public transport to its residents, slightly increasing usage but not necessarily reducing car traffic significantly.
- Classroom Design - Open Plan vs. Traditional
Modern educational architecture sometimes uses open-plan designs for classrooms to encourage interaction and collaboration, but this approach has had mixed success.
In the 1970s, the U.S. experimented with open classrooms, which some found to be distracting and less conducive to learning compared to traditional classrooms.
"Open classrooms" refers to a specific style of school layout and teaching that became popular in the United States during the 1970s. Unlike traditional classrooms, which are typically separated by walls and have a clear, defined space for each class, open classrooms usually have fewer walls or barriers between them. This means that several classes might share a large, open space, often with different learning activities happening simultaneously in the same room.