The claim that the maps are only for the benefit of Westerners implies that
non-Western people never travel to or trade with areas beyond their
immediate neighborhoods.
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John F. Eldredge -- [email protected]
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot
drive out hate; only love can do that." -- Martin Luther King, Jr.
On June 14, 2015 07:58:51 Frederik Ramm <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi,
On 06/14/2015 02:12 PM, Jóhannes Birgir Jensson wrote:
> I find this point of view to be astounding in its arrogance and indeed
> blatant colonialistic spirit.
Harsh words.
In the final paragraph of your blog post, you write:
"In addition the locals are not the only people who will need to use a
map. Tourists, passers-by, people moving their goods or offering their
services also need maps of places where they go. Everyone needs a map
even if not everyone wants to make it or use it."
But this is exactly the criticism we're facing - bluntly put:
"Westerners need maps of places so they can conquer them by selling
their products and services."
Bye
Frederik
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