Discussion Topics

How does the concept of frontier relate to maps?
Is cartography facing a frontier?
Can a distinction be made between passive and active map use?
Can a medium change how space and place are conceived?
Can we make a distinction between temporal and non-temporal cartographic animation?
How can we categorize non-temporal animation?
Is the computer a medium in cartography?
What are the implications of viewing the computer as a medium to how maps are created and used?
How can a map be like a conversation?
How can metaphors be used in interactive and animated maps?
Is the user interface important or will people simply adapt to the interface that is available?
What constitutes a good user interface?
Can the concepts of computer game user interfaces be applied to map use?
What is the importance of abstraction in maps? Is it necessary?
Why do we need to simplify reality in order to understand it?
What are forms of abstraction in interactive and animated maps?
How do we incorporate creativity in cartography? In science?
What are the problems in relying too much on creativity or too much on science?
What is creativity? Why is it important?
What is the personal frontier? Why is it important to know our surroundings and the space beyond our personal experience? Why is it important to science?