Assignment 3: Neogeography

As we can see, neogeography, which implies that everyone can create and access maps for personal uses, has become a common phenomenon in recent years. Neogeography brings certain merits. People are able to personalize their own maps, plan their trip on the maps and record their experience on the maps. Moreover, Web 2.0 makes things easier for people to share their self-made maps online. It enhances people's awareness of geographic knowledge, uses and techniques.

In contrast,  neogeography also brings demerits. People can create and publish maps based on their own opinion. In other words, maps published in this way can be misleading and untrue. For example, some firms publish maps online or on TV, which hide some weaknesses and overly emphasize on the strength of      their product. Consumers will find it hard to distinguish between truth and untruth.

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