Consequences of the modern mapping paradigm - Kenneth Field
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The document summarizes the keynote speech given by Kenneth Field at the British Cartographic Society in Northamptonshire in 2013. Some of the main topics discussed in the speech include the consequences of modern mapping paradigms, tools for map-making being easy to use but not indicative of the quality of work, and a template for cartographers to consider the effects and consequences of their map-making decisions in order to leave the field of mapping in a better state. The speech concludes by thanking the audience and providing Kenneth Field's online contact details.
Consequences of the modern mapping paradigm - Kenneth Field
- 1. B iti h C t hi S i tBritish Cartographic Society Northamptonshire 2013 Consequences of the modernq mapping paradigm Kenneth FieldKenneth Field
- 4. Live fast, die young
- 8. Tools are easy peasy
- 13. Backgrounds are no indicator
- 23. Form is over-taking function
- 33. A template for cartography
- 34. 1 Consider the effects of hat o create in and of o r map1. Consider the effects of what you create in and of your map 2. Understand the consequences of your map-making decisions 3. Take your map-making charge seriously for it isn’t trivial 4. Be aware of both the story and how you tell it 5. Leave the mapping landscape a little better than you found it 6 Build consensus through your mapping6. Build consensus through your mapping 7. Lead by example 8. Limit your desire for the one-hit wonder 9. Avoid being too bound by the technology of the moment 10. Protect what you have, edit carefully, invent when necessary
- 35. B iti h C t hi S i tBritish Cartographic Society Northamptonshire 2013 Thankyou @kennethfield cartonerd.com