Human Geography Name: Rosalyn Morin
Dan Scollon’s Ted Talk Section:
Score: _____/5
Directions: Listen to the Ted talk from Dan Scollon’s from October, 2013 and
answer the following questions.
How does GIS allow us to re-examine what we know about the world?
GIS allows us to re-examine what we know about the world by allowing us to research specific
geographical data that is stored within it. It helps us improve in the world we live in because of the
information it provides. We are able to see the patterns that are affecting our community and it allows
us to improve our organization and sustainability.For example, currently we are in a pandemic GIS
provides data about the virus that is continuously spreading around the world, it lets us know what
areas are heavily infected with covid-19 which in other means where we should avoid traveling to.
How does GIS allow for increased interconnectedness of people across the globe?
GIS allows individuals to increase interconnectedness around the world because it helps share the
knowledge we have around the world for example as mentioned in the ted talk the earthquakes that
occurred in japan and haiti showed us the “ Value and importance “ of location in the crowd map
application. It allowed for a citizen of important resources to help save lives. Not only does it help
individuals globally but it also helps connect people with a smaller interest and support the local
economic development within small businesses.
What are the practical implications of GIS (Using the case study of Borneo)?
1. Practical Implications of GIS in Borneo showed the diversity of the existing people in that area,
and the loss of diversity as well as the changes.
2. In Borneo the GIS practical implications were successfully used in the courts to defend land
rights and plan ways to plan the use of their lands.
On a community level (Using the example of Northern California) what are some practical implications of
GIS?
1. Service needs for local residents to report to their city what they are in need of.
2. Heat maps are used to plan for future development.
3. It leads bikers to trail markings and trail conditions for example if electricity is out they can report it to
the GIS/ app .
4. Connects producers with consumers, businesses. If someone is looking for a local dental area they are
able to contact one through GIS.
5.Another example of a GSI When someone is driving and looking for a local area to stop by they are able
to see what is nearby.