The Mercator Map's Long Shadow: A Fight for Cartographic Justice The United Nations is set to vote on a resolution that seeks to replace the centuries old Mercator map, which has been widely criticized for its distortions and biases.
At first glance, this may seem like a trivial matter – after all, what's wrong with a little artistic license in cartography?
However, as we examine the issue more closely, it becomes clear that this is about much more than just geography.