The Mercator Projection’s Unseen Bias: How Maps Shape Our Worldview

The Mercator Projection's Bias: How Maps Distort Our View of the World

In a world defined by borders and territories, maps are our silent guides, shaping our understanding of geography and, by extension, our perception of nations and peoples. Yet, what if these seemingly objective tools carry an inherent bias, a distortion that has influenced global perspectives for centuries? Enter the Mercator projection, a cartographic marvel born … Read more