How most flat maps distort reality and present bias.

brianlux

Some interesting perspectives on how we see the world- and how the Mercator map shows the spread and power of Christianity, exaggerates predominately white nations, and reduces the size of South America and Africa:

https://medium.com/civic-tech-thoughts-from-joshdata/how-that-map-you-saw-on-538-under-represents-minorities-by-half-and-other-reasons-to-consider-a-4a98f89cbbb1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUF_Ckv8HbE

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2017/mar/19/boston-public-schools-world-map-mercator-peters-projection