I created a map to identify the places I've been to that mean the most to me. I marked and described the most memorable locations in the world that I've been to in my life.
View Most Memorable Places in the World in a larger map
Neogeography is an amazing tool, but it has potential pitfalls too. One of the biggest dangers is inaccuracy of information. When so much of the information that goes into these online maps are purely user created, it is hard to tell the accuracy of such maps. There is a distinct lack of checking and editing on user-created maps, so it is easy to be fooled. In addition, there are dangers to sharing too much personal information. If an individual shares their daily walking route to work, that person is easily vulnerable to the invasion of privacy. Even something as simple as sharing the locations of all your favorite bars could be viewed by potential employers that might wonder if you go out to drink too often.
However, these concerns aside, it is incredibly powerful. When talking about inaccuracy, consider that often times there was no offering of this information before. It is often better to have an inaccurate map then none at all. Neogeography allows users to share real experiences in a much stronger way, emphasized by their customizations and added details.
I think the future will be a neogeographic world. I believe that the maps that everyone uses will be made by other normal users. A review-based ranking like ratings on Youtube or likes on Facebook will most likely help users identify which can be trusted and which to avoid. The ubiquity will be in your device all the time; simply by asking your phone you will be able to find any store, location or spot you want. I think it's likely we will most likely be viewing photos and videos that relate to our physical location everywhere we go. I think neogeography is only going to become more widespread and powerful in the years to come.
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