Maps can change the world, John Calkins, Joris Bak

The Power of the Map John Calkins

Maps only

have power

when in the

hands of

people

Maps only

have power

when they

tell a story

Same-Sex Marriage Equality in the United States

[some visual for these three concepts]

• A Map

• A Story

• Technology

What is a Map?

Location Navigation Spatial Relationships

A story is a fundamental

way that humans

organize, communicate,

and store information.

A story goes somewhere.

It follows with a purpose,

one or more characters,

through a series of events.

By the end, it arrives at a

target destination,

fulfilling the reason for

having been told.

A story has impact,

resonates, and

transforms an

audience.

The Hero’s

Journey

Adapted from Resonate

by Nancy Duarte

Original Work

by Joseph Campbell

The Hero’s

Journey

Adapted from Resonate

by Nancy Duarte

Original Work

by Joseph Campbell

The Hero’s

Journey

Adapted from Resonate

by Nancy Duarte

Original Work

by Joseph Campbell

The Hero’s

Journey

Adapted from Resonate

by Nancy Duarte

Original Work

by Joseph Campbell

The Hero’s

Journey

Adapted from Resonate

by Nancy Duarte

Original Work

by Joseph Campbell

Building and Contributing Your Maps and Stories

GIS

Professionals

Scientists/

Analysts Everyone Executives

GIS Professionals

1

3

4

2

Scientists / Analysts: Maritime Piracy

Scientists / Analysts: Maritime Piracy

Scientists / Analysts: Maritime Piracy

Scientists / Analysts: Maritime Piracy

Everyone (Office)

Executives

What is Your Story?

Rijkswaterstaat

VPRO

Waterschap

Scheldestromen

Kadaster

Achmea

Ministerie van

Economische Zaken,

Landbouw en Innovatie

A map is simply the beginning

of a story to be told and

contributed to the world.

- A map is a story that opens

the world of GIS

professionals

- A map is a story that opens

the world to understanding

- A map is a story that opens

the world to new discussions

- A map is a story that

precedes action

Extra Slides

The Hero’s

Journey

Adapted from Resonate

by Nancy Duarte

Original Work

by Joseph Campbell

The Hero’s

Journey

Adapted from Resonate

by Nancy Duarte

Original Work

by Joseph Campbell

The Hero’s

Journey

Adapted from Resonate

by Nancy Duarte

Original Work

by Joseph Campbell

The Hero’s

Journey

Adapted from Resonate

by Nancy Duarte

Original Work

by Joseph Campbell

The Hero’s

Journey

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Adapted from Resonate

by Nancy Duarte

Original Work

by Joseph Campbell

The Hero’s

Journey

Adapted from Resonate

by Nancy Duarte

Original Work

by Joseph Campbell

Maps have power when in the hands of people…

Maps only

have power

when in the

hands of

people