Did you know that the world map you’ve been using might be lying to you? In this video, we uncover the hidden history behind the most famous map projection—the Mercator map—and explore how it was used as a tool of imperialism to distort our view of the world. We delve into the biases that inflated the size of European nations, minimized third-world countries, and reinforced colonial dominance. We also discuss the ‘Greenland Problem’ and why more accurate maps like the Peters Projection are essential for a fair representation of global geography. It is an attempt to challenge the imperial roots of cartography and explore decolonial perspectives that reveal the true face of our world!
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