The French Dispatch looks terrific.
Why a rotary cellphone? Because in a finicky, annoying, touchscreen world of hyperconnected people using phones they have no control over or understanding of, I wanted something that would be entirely mine, personal, and absolutely tactile, while also giving me an excuse for not texting.
99 second hand smartphones are transported in a handcart to generate virtual traffic jam in Google Maps.Through this activity, it is possible to turn a green street red which has an impact in the physical world by navigating cars on another route to avoid being stuck in traffic. #googlemapshacks
The paper discusses the development of maps and their function within society. It links the genesis of early maps with the current development of urban apps and the success of Pokémon Go. Thus it questions the practice of mapping and gives an overview over the critical perspectives of digital mapping, with a focus on Google Maps.