On Sin

· Somethingaboutmaps Wordpress · July 20, 2026, 1:54 a.m.
map-making philosophy artistic representation cartography
Summary
The blog post discusses the inherent 'sins' of map-making, including the simplification of complex realities and the distortion of the earth's roundness, emphasizing the artistic and philosophical challenges faced by cartographers.
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