Geoff Gibson shows us that maps are about more than finding your way.
To everyone who’s not sure geography can be useful after grade school, watch Geoff explain the evolution of maps through the centuries. They not only help us navigate, but also understand the world and the human power dynamics that change it. Geoff’s passion for geography is contagious, and by the end you’ll have fallen in love with the power of maps, too.
About the speaker
Geoff is a recovering city planner, current geographer who's passion lies in explaining the intricacies of the world in a digestible manner. He currently runs a popular YouTube channel, Geography By Geoff, where he uploads weekly videos that explain how the world works. In addition to YouTube, he has a podcast and Substack called Geography Is Everything Geography with professor Hunter Shobe at Portland State University. If it's related to geography, Geoff is probably interested in it.
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