Psychogeography, according to its founder Guy Debord, is “the study of the precise laws and specific effects of the geographical environment, consciously organized or not, on the emotions and behavior of individuals”. It combines subjective and objective knowledge and studies. Psychogeography overlaps mental maps, having subjective analysis-mental reaction to neighbourhood behaviors related to geographic location. It encompasses diverse activities that raise awareness of the natural and cultural environment. “in discovering a small world we discover the whole world.” (Bill Humber)
The video TED gives a new manifesto to the map. I am so impressed by the imagery technology and augmented reality. Network with Flickr and video camera supports a fantastic possibility of a brand new future of mapping. This new imagery tracking and three dimensional simulation system has something overlapping the Psychogeography. Psychogeography mapping relies on the mental reaction/emotions to a place or the surrounding environment. The new research provides a more realistic and imagery vision to the viewer. Visual reading is more likely trigger an emotional reaction and provides a more specific measurement than a flat abstract map. Thus, I think, the new imagery tracking mapping method could be seen as a sort of psychogeography. Images provided by flickr comes from the people who has been there before, therefore, it’s about a personal experience and memory to a place.
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