Cartography Bias or Bad Maps with Talbot Brooks

Talbot Brooks is a man on a mission. He wants to make maps – good maps, maps that tell an accurate story to its intended audience. A fifth-generation firefighter, National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC) co-chair and current Professor at Delta State University where he teaches geospatial technologies, Talbot has spent his life in service of others, with a focus on Emergency Management. Join Darryl, Adam, and Talbot as we discuss how to approach mapmaking from what pre-mapmaking questions and considerations should be addressed to Cognitive Biases and their effects during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. This episode was recorded using Talbot’s cell phone only 1 week after devastating tornados and flash-flooding in Mississippi destroyed much of the local communications infrastructure.

About Us

This episode of Project Geospatial is hosted by Adam Simmons and Darryl Murdock. The show is dedicated to increasing awareness of Geospatial Technology, education resources, and industry best practices. Our show is composed of industry professionals who discuss diverse topics such as new geospatial projects, innovations, and resources that benefit the overall community. If you are an industry professional reach out to us, we’d love to hear your feedback or have you on the show. Listen in and check us out at projectgeospatial.com

Adam Simmons

Geospatial Industry Consultant | Founder, Project Geospatial

Adam Simmons is a geospatial technology liaison and strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience across the defense and commercial sectors. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he specialized in imagery analysis and order of battle before transitioning to executive leadership as the CEO of Midgard Raven, LLC and the founder of Project Geospatial, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to highlighting innovation within the geospatial ecosystem. Adam bridges the gap between technical development and market storytelling, leveraging his extensive background as a journalist and industry consultant to help companies navigate complex technology landscapes.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsimmonsgeo
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