cam, 47 words, 2 comments, Maps, Systems of Government, Social Organization

Not quite the end of history yet. The map is from Many Eyes.

I don't think there is any doubt, however, that liberal democracy, capitalism (free-markets) and the scientific method are the most efficient forms of social organization technology invented by humanity thus far.

adam, 207 words, 1 comment, China, Chicken, Maps, John Mauldin

Long article by John Mauldin on the geopolitical position of China makes a key point about China's geography using some cool alternative maps. By envisioning the high rainfall inner provinces as an island he emphasises the extraordinary density and isolation of the Han heartland. The normal map of China looks like a big chook - this version looks rather unhealthy. (more)

cam, 85 words, 0 comments, Maps, GDP, USA, Map

Via Big Picture , another amazing map . This one shows the states of the US as broken up by GDP and then mapped to the nearest country GDP. (more)

cam, 29 words, 0 comments, GDP, Economy, Maps, Map

Econbrowser has a map which shows GDP density . (more)