Episode 36

Mapping ethics in times of crisis

With the recent Australian bushfires and Corona Virus covered in a lot of global media outlets, maps are becoming a frequently used tool to communicate the impact of such events however, there are maps being shared that are either factually incorrect or have features that may alarm people in non-alarming situations. On today's episode of Location Matters, we are joined by NGIS Consultant, Chris Hoar and Managing Director, Paul Farrell, to discuss what makes a map accurate and effective in these situations.

Corona Simulator

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The podcast devoted to GIS.

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Location Matters is a podcast devoted to the map and to the GIS industry. We discuss the latest trends and technologies, chat with industry and technology experts and how mapping can change the world.