Unpacking the World: Mercator vs. Gall-Peters and the Distortion of Africa
When you look at a world map, you’re not just seeing geography—you’re seeing a perspective. Two of the most debated projections in cartography, the Mercator and Gall-Peters maps, offer radically different views of our planet. Let’s explore how they compare, and why Africa, in particular, has been misrepresented for centuries. The Mercator Projection: Navigation’s Darling […]
AI and the “Law of Robotics”
Isaac Asimov, a visionary science fiction writer, is renowned not only for his captivating stories but also for his groundbreaking contribution to the field of robotics. In his works, Asimov introduced the famous “Laws of Robotics,” a set of ethical principles designed to govern the behavior of intelligent machines and robots. These laws, first proposed […]
The n-word in rap music
In an Oxford Union address hosted last November, English rapper and cultural expert Akala was asked his opinion on the use of the n-word in rap music, and he completely demolished any explanation for using the word.