Princeton astrophysicists re-imagine world map, designing a less distorted, 'radically different' way to see the world (www.princeton.edu)

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[-] cerement@slrpnk.net 12 points 5 months ago

still not as good as Waterman Butterfly (and relevant xkcd)

[-] jlow@beehaw.org 1 points 5 months ago

I love Gall-Peters!

[-] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

"No! You can't do that!"

"Why not?"

"Because it's freaking me out!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVX-PrBRtTY

Am I the only one who would be perfectly content if everyone just used globes?

[-] pennomi@lemmy.world 7 points 5 months ago

Nobody really needs a 2D projection of the world anymore - we’re all packing superior 3D renderers in our pockets. It’s just hard to break old habits.

[-] Xenon@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago

I for one would like to look at a simple 2d map instead of having to scroll around frantically just to compare two countries.

[-] ElderWendigo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 months ago

This comment is just arrogant enough to sound enlightened and so absurd that it's rage bait for anyone that has done any actual work in the field. Perfect trolling my friend. Chef's kiss.