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Essays on map making

2 essays

Jul 19, 2018SSC

Sentimental Cartography

Scott Alexander showcases and advocates for 'sentimental cartography', the art of creating geographic-style maps for non-geographic concepts, presenting various modern examples and lamenting its relative obscurity.

6 min read 822 words

Nov 27, 2017SSC

A Completely Accurate Map With No Distortion At All

Scott presents a distorted map of Europe as a riddle, challenging readers to reconsider their perceptions and solve the puzzle.

1 min read 98 words

cognitive bias Europe map making