Worldbuilding for Masochists cover image

Episode 2: Terra Firma and the Firmament

Worldbuilding for Masochists

00:00

The Different Purposes of Maps

There's functionality of a map, but then there's also purpose for a map. And I think that cultures have had a lot of different purposes for maps. The idea of what is the purpose of a map and what is given detail in our worlds is kind of an interesting question. We can't just assume that old maps that they had were always distorted and inaccurate.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app