The multidimensional magic of modern maps | Peter Wilczynski

This TED Talks Daily podcast features an interview with Peter Wilczynski, a digital cartographer. Wilczynski discusses the evolution of cartography and its potential to address real-world problems, particularly focusing on the use of mapping technology to improve urban planning and disaster response. He highlights the concept of a "Living Globe," a dynamic digital representation of Earth that integrates various data sets to monitor and predict changes, using the example of how real-time mapping could have mitigated the impact of the Los Angeles wildfires. He advocates for a shift from simply observing to actively building and shaping the physical world using advanced mapping technologies.