Lab 3 - Neogeography

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Pitfalls, Potential, and Consequences of Neogeography

Neogeography is an interesting phenomena that resulted from the advancements in technology, and people's growing interest in social networking. Neogeography is an attractive concept to many because it is user-centric. It allows the user to create (or recreate) their own world using geographic information systems. In this world, the user is in control. The mapping of any and everything of value- places, things, memories, etc- in that world is at the user's discretion to decide. The user decides this by mapping whatever he or she likes. Due to the ease of Neogeographical tools and systems, it will most likely earn a greater interest among the technologically inclined, which in itself is growing with time.

Neogeography is a great way for people to express themselves or share, but because it is user centric and is open to anyone with computer access, the information displayed within the neogeography is more susceptible to falsehoods- whether intentional or accidental. When this information is displayed to others on the web, or by any other means, it must be viewed only as an insight into another person's newly created world.