Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Lab #3


View Must See in SB in a larger map

This is a locals guide to Santa Barbara, CA. Enjoy



Neogeography is the new form of spatial thinking for society today. It gives basic tools for anyone to make a personalized map for anything they would like. It also gives greater access to detailed maps, including satellite images and overlays. This new era of geographic technology has more benefits than dangers however privacy is a major concern.


Neogeography tools, such as google maps, let's people find detailed directions to places they've never been, but intrudes in basic privacies. Many people are concerned that their privacy is being invaded through these new technologies. Some would even say that it makes national security less safe from terrorists. That is why companies who harbor these mapping tools have an immense responsibility to protect interoperable communication sites crucial to nation security in all countries, as well as keeping as much personal information (except for features and entities) private. Can we trust these companies? That is something the public has a hard time believing which is why neogeography can be citicized.

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