My Google Map - Sevilla, Spain

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Now that we are in an era of neogeography we have to be much more careful about the information that is out there than we did in the past. Whereas in past times the only information you would be able to find on the web came from credible sources that had knowledge about and access to the technologies that are responsible for the creation of mapping, with neogeography the source of the information can come from anywhere. The increasing number of resources and tools of creation make it possible for anyone with a basic knowledge of mapping to make their own creations. It makes it easy and convenient to map places, and share locations through different media than ever before. This is most definitely step forward, but does carry along with it certain pitfalls that must be taken into account, such as credibility. As with any other form of expression, maps can be subjective and are all created differently. It is important to know who posted the information that you are looking at before taking it as fact.

Apart from the issue of credibility, there are countless positive factors that come along with Neogeography. The fact that technologies, resources, and tools can be so easily accessed by so many people is a huge step forward. You no longer have to hold an advanced degree just to be able to geotag a picture in a certain location. We now have to ability to not only geotag a photo, but also readily share it with whomever we want within a matter of seconds. The availability of these tools is not only beneficial for the people who are learning to use them, but for the creation of new and improved technologies. The sharing of information and ideas travels faster, ans gives way for advancement.