Navigating the Unknown: The Intricacies of Map Cognition

This chapter explores the concept of map cognition, focusing on how individuals create mental maps and navigate their environments using sensory information. It contrasts traditional navigation methods, like paper maps, with modern technologies such as GPS, raising concerns about the impacts of reliance on these tools on our innate navigation skills. Additionally, the discussion delves into indigenous navigational techniques and historical fabrications of islands, illustrating the complex relationship between exploration, perception, and reality.