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Neogeography has allowed for the expansion of new information all over the world. It has allowed for many areas in the world to be easily accessed by way of the internet. The tourism and business industries often benefit from this type of tool. People who are interested in traveling can easily search sites and sift through recommendations, reviews, and more. Travel agencies are no longer needed as a result of numerous maps created and posted on the internet by people. A friend and I wanted to hike up to a waterfall in Malibu once and the only way we were able to find the route was through a website and map someone had personally created. I remember exact pictures and descriptions of all the places we had to turn. Moreover, neogeography increases geographic awareness among people which allows for people to share experiences.
Although there are benefits, there are certainly negative aspects of neogeography. One major consequence of neogeography is the fact that anyone can create maps. Professionals no longer control the information being transmitted through the internet. As a result, erroneous information can easily be generated and spread throughout the internet. Another concern is that too many maps can be created which can ultimately allow for existing maps to conflict. I actually had a situation where information presented on two maps conflicted. I remember having to search through a few maps and even look on a government site in order to validate the information I was searching for. Additionally, the fact that homes and other businesses are visible without consent causes worry. I think it is safe to say that neogeography is not a perfect tool, there are many negative aspects and potential benefits of this type of technology.
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