▲ 794 ▼ Today, the United Nations voted to adopt a new world map that reflects countries’ true relative sizes (thelemmy.club) submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by Orwi@programming.dev to c/mildlyinteresting@lemmy.world 243 comments fedilink hide all child comments https://edition.cnn.com/2026/09/04/world/un-vote-new-world-map-intl-scli
[–] capuccino@lemmy.world 274 points 2 days ago (9 children) you must be kidding permalink fedilink source hideshow 18 child comments replies: [–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 173 points 2 days ago (1 child) And of course, nobody is surprised. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] subarctictundra@lemmy.world 73 points 2 days ago (3 children) I'm more surprised that Russia voted Yes permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] RickyRigatoni@piefed.zip 75 points 2 days ago Russia doesn't care because they're big as fuck on any projection. So is the US, but we voted no because we're contrarian little pissbabies. permalink fedilink source parent [–] TheBrideWoreCrimson@sopuli.xyz 32 points 2 days ago Russia's been cozying up to Africa for a long time. And it was the AU which spearheaded this initiative. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago Since Russia is actually very large, they're probably thinking they'll look even bigger than they already do! permalink fedilink source parent [–] stumu415@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago They wanted to rename Africa to New America. permalink fedilink source parent [–] mabeledo@lemmy.world 69 points 2 days ago* (4 children) Lmao the fucking irony: The US, which voted against the resolution, slammed the text as an ideological exercise that it said undermined the UN’s credibility. “This initiative is presented as an anodyne effort to update cartographic proportions,” said Mike Waltz, the US ambassador to the UN. “The United States clearly sees it cannot be separated from the much larger and more radical ideological project it belongs to.” permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] ChristerMLB@piefed.social 1 point 12 hours ago the wokes like it, so it is per definition bad some times I feel like informing these people that woke people really enjoy breathing air and drinking water :l permalink fedilink source parent [–] mirshafie@europe.pub 61 points 2 days ago (2 children) Not even Israel voted with the US this time. Take this opportunity for reflection. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 2 days ago (1 child) It's because they don't want the world to see it getting bigger as it starts annexing its neighbors' land. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] takeda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago The new map projection makes land close to equator bigger and land closer to the north and south poles smaller. Anyone who is not living under a rock knows what is happening and those who still approve genocide don't give damn they are getting bigger. permalink fedilink source parent [+] nimisnimi@lemmy.ca -11 points 1 day ago (1 child) The title: Today, the United Nations voted to adopt a new world map that reflects countries’ true relative sizes Haters, probably: let's still make this about us hating Israel - in comparison to how we hate the US GJ for the UN. I hope it'll make good progress in the long run for all of us. More accurate representation of the world - for more adequate and fair decisions and actions. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] mirshafie@europe.pub 7 points 1 day ago (1 child) It's a common pattern for the General Assembly that essentially all of the world votes together, and then the United States, Israel plus some tiny island nations votes together. This vote struck me as deviating from that pattern because the United States literally stands alone on this issue. Even the number of Abstentions is unusually low. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] nimisnimi@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago Ok, thanks for opening the prev.comment a bit more! It is curious, indeed. 🖐️ permalink fedilink source parent [–] biggerbogboy@sh.itjust.works 33 points 2 days ago (2 children) Wow, the US government is so paranoid, because how the fuck in your right mind can you find a reason to think “everyone’s out to get me” because others want to edit a map? It’s also funny how they never specify what this “radical ideology” is, despite constantly complaining about it like a child would about their mother not getting them an ice cream. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Waffelmeister@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago The radical ideology is called the truth and America hates it. It undermines their precious lies. permalink fedilink source parent [–] APinkOrange@piefed.social 2 points 1 day ago Editing maps is only allowed for one person, as we all know /s permalink fedilink source parent [–] thewebroach@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago* (1 child) I can't make heads or tails of what point this word salad is actually intending to convey. It sounds like a toddler trying to argue because hes afraid try a new food on his plate. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 1 point 1 day ago Sometimes people with really stupid beliefs will dance around saying it clearly because on some level they know how stupid it sounds. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Arcane2077@sh.itjust.works 30 points 2 days ago This might be the first time in history Israel voted differently than the United States of America permalink fedilink source parent [–] huppakee@lemmy.world 35 points 2 days ago (1 child) Guess they will soon not only have their own system of measuring distance, weight and temperature; but also their own system of displaying Earth. They want to live in their own version of reality i guess. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] abbiistabbii@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 child) One where the United States is bigger than Russia. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] VeganBtw@piefed.social 4 points 2 days ago (1 child) Pardon? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] thethunderwolf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 days ago When were one where permalink fedilink source parent [–] Mac@mander.xyz 11 points 2 days ago (1 child) I hate this fucking country permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] lemmygarden@lemmy.today 7 points 1 day ago Who doesn't? permalink fedilink source parent [–] wonderingwanderer@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 days ago (1 child) "Nooo, don't change the mirror to one that reflects things accurately! I like this one better because it makes me look taller, more muscular, and better-endowed!" permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago It isn't more accurate than Mercator, it just preserves different features. When flattening a map, there are 4 competing aspects of the globe you can try to preserve: shape, direction, area, and distance. You can't preserve all 4 at once. You can try to min-max on 1 or 2 (e.g. Mercator preserves direction and shape since that's what's needed for sailing), or you can accept some distortions of all 4 in a compromise projection. It all depends on the purpose of the map. permalink fedilink source parent [–] abbiistabbii@piefed.blahaj.zone 9 points 2 days ago (3 children) My one question is why permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 2 days ago (1 child) Because they're chauvinists on the way to fascism permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] defaultusername@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 2 days ago Lmao "on the way". permalink fedilink source parent [–] takeda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 1 day ago Shows Greenland's real size? trump thinks it's the same size as the entire US. permalink fedilink source parent [–] WolfmanEightySix@piefed.social 0 points 1 day ago Biggest is best? permalink fedilink source parent [+] mrdown@lemmy.world -6 points 2 days ago (2 children) Abstentions are also no permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] capuccino@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago Abstentions means let the others decide. permalink fedilink source parent [–] lividweasel@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago Abstentions are explicitly neither yes nor no. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 173 points 2 days ago (1 child) And of course, nobody is surprised. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] subarctictundra@lemmy.world 73 points 2 days ago (3 children) I'm more surprised that Russia voted Yes permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] RickyRigatoni@piefed.zip 75 points 2 days ago Russia doesn't care because they're big as fuck on any projection. So is the US, but we voted no because we're contrarian little pissbabies. permalink fedilink source parent [–] TheBrideWoreCrimson@sopuli.xyz 32 points 2 days ago Russia's been cozying up to Africa for a long time. And it was the AU which spearheaded this initiative. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago Since Russia is actually very large, they're probably thinking they'll look even bigger than they already do! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] subarctictundra@lemmy.world 73 points 2 days ago (3 children) I'm more surprised that Russia voted Yes permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] RickyRigatoni@piefed.zip 75 points 2 days ago Russia doesn't care because they're big as fuck on any projection. So is the US, but we voted no because we're contrarian little pissbabies. permalink fedilink source parent [–] TheBrideWoreCrimson@sopuli.xyz 32 points 2 days ago Russia's been cozying up to Africa for a long time. And it was the AU which spearheaded this initiative. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago Since Russia is actually very large, they're probably thinking they'll look even bigger than they already do! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] RickyRigatoni@piefed.zip 75 points 2 days ago Russia doesn't care because they're big as fuck on any projection. So is the US, but we voted no because we're contrarian little pissbabies. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] TheBrideWoreCrimson@sopuli.xyz 32 points 2 days ago Russia's been cozying up to Africa for a long time. And it was the AU which spearheaded this initiative. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago Since Russia is actually very large, they're probably thinking they'll look even bigger than they already do! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] stumu415@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago They wanted to rename Africa to New America. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] mabeledo@lemmy.world 69 points 2 days ago* (4 children) Lmao the fucking irony: The US, which voted against the resolution, slammed the text as an ideological exercise that it said undermined the UN’s credibility. “This initiative is presented as an anodyne effort to update cartographic proportions,” said Mike Waltz, the US ambassador to the UN. “The United States clearly sees it cannot be separated from the much larger and more radical ideological project it belongs to.” permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] ChristerMLB@piefed.social 1 point 12 hours ago the wokes like it, so it is per definition bad some times I feel like informing these people that woke people really enjoy breathing air and drinking water :l permalink fedilink source parent [–] mirshafie@europe.pub 61 points 2 days ago (2 children) Not even Israel voted with the US this time. Take this opportunity for reflection. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 2 days ago (1 child) It's because they don't want the world to see it getting bigger as it starts annexing its neighbors' land. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] takeda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago The new map projection makes land close to equator bigger and land closer to the north and south poles smaller. Anyone who is not living under a rock knows what is happening and those who still approve genocide don't give damn they are getting bigger. permalink fedilink source parent [+] nimisnimi@lemmy.ca -11 points 1 day ago (1 child) The title: Today, the United Nations voted to adopt a new world map that reflects countries’ true relative sizes Haters, probably: let's still make this about us hating Israel - in comparison to how we hate the US GJ for the UN. I hope it'll make good progress in the long run for all of us. More accurate representation of the world - for more adequate and fair decisions and actions. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] mirshafie@europe.pub 7 points 1 day ago (1 child) It's a common pattern for the General Assembly that essentially all of the world votes together, and then the United States, Israel plus some tiny island nations votes together. This vote struck me as deviating from that pattern because the United States literally stands alone on this issue. Even the number of Abstentions is unusually low. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] nimisnimi@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago Ok, thanks for opening the prev.comment a bit more! It is curious, indeed. 🖐️ permalink fedilink source parent [–] biggerbogboy@sh.itjust.works 33 points 2 days ago (2 children) Wow, the US government is so paranoid, because how the fuck in your right mind can you find a reason to think “everyone’s out to get me” because others want to edit a map? It’s also funny how they never specify what this “radical ideology” is, despite constantly complaining about it like a child would about their mother not getting them an ice cream. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Waffelmeister@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago The radical ideology is called the truth and America hates it. It undermines their precious lies. permalink fedilink source parent [–] APinkOrange@piefed.social 2 points 1 day ago Editing maps is only allowed for one person, as we all know /s permalink fedilink source parent [–] thewebroach@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago* (1 child) I can't make heads or tails of what point this word salad is actually intending to convey. It sounds like a toddler trying to argue because hes afraid try a new food on his plate. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 1 point 1 day ago Sometimes people with really stupid beliefs will dance around saying it clearly because on some level they know how stupid it sounds. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ChristerMLB@piefed.social 1 point 12 hours ago the wokes like it, so it is per definition bad some times I feel like informing these people that woke people really enjoy breathing air and drinking water :l permalink fedilink source parent
[–] mirshafie@europe.pub 61 points 2 days ago (2 children) Not even Israel voted with the US this time. Take this opportunity for reflection. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 2 days ago (1 child) It's because they don't want the world to see it getting bigger as it starts annexing its neighbors' land. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] takeda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago The new map projection makes land close to equator bigger and land closer to the north and south poles smaller. Anyone who is not living under a rock knows what is happening and those who still approve genocide don't give damn they are getting bigger. permalink fedilink source parent [+] nimisnimi@lemmy.ca -11 points 1 day ago (1 child) The title: Today, the United Nations voted to adopt a new world map that reflects countries’ true relative sizes Haters, probably: let's still make this about us hating Israel - in comparison to how we hate the US GJ for the UN. I hope it'll make good progress in the long run for all of us. More accurate representation of the world - for more adequate and fair decisions and actions. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] mirshafie@europe.pub 7 points 1 day ago (1 child) It's a common pattern for the General Assembly that essentially all of the world votes together, and then the United States, Israel plus some tiny island nations votes together. This vote struck me as deviating from that pattern because the United States literally stands alone on this issue. Even the number of Abstentions is unusually low. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] nimisnimi@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago Ok, thanks for opening the prev.comment a bit more! It is curious, indeed. 🖐️ permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 2 days ago (1 child) It's because they don't want the world to see it getting bigger as it starts annexing its neighbors' land. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] takeda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago The new map projection makes land close to equator bigger and land closer to the north and south poles smaller. Anyone who is not living under a rock knows what is happening and those who still approve genocide don't give damn they are getting bigger. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] takeda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago The new map projection makes land close to equator bigger and land closer to the north and south poles smaller. Anyone who is not living under a rock knows what is happening and those who still approve genocide don't give damn they are getting bigger. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] nimisnimi@lemmy.ca -11 points 1 day ago (1 child) The title: Today, the United Nations voted to adopt a new world map that reflects countries’ true relative sizes Haters, probably: let's still make this about us hating Israel - in comparison to how we hate the US GJ for the UN. I hope it'll make good progress in the long run for all of us. More accurate representation of the world - for more adequate and fair decisions and actions. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] mirshafie@europe.pub 7 points 1 day ago (1 child) It's a common pattern for the General Assembly that essentially all of the world votes together, and then the United States, Israel plus some tiny island nations votes together. This vote struck me as deviating from that pattern because the United States literally stands alone on this issue. Even the number of Abstentions is unusually low. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] nimisnimi@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago Ok, thanks for opening the prev.comment a bit more! It is curious, indeed. 🖐️ permalink fedilink source parent
[–] mirshafie@europe.pub 7 points 1 day ago (1 child) It's a common pattern for the General Assembly that essentially all of the world votes together, and then the United States, Israel plus some tiny island nations votes together. This vote struck me as deviating from that pattern because the United States literally stands alone on this issue. Even the number of Abstentions is unusually low. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] nimisnimi@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago Ok, thanks for opening the prev.comment a bit more! It is curious, indeed. 🖐️ permalink fedilink source parent
[–] nimisnimi@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago Ok, thanks for opening the prev.comment a bit more! It is curious, indeed. 🖐️ permalink fedilink source parent
[–] biggerbogboy@sh.itjust.works 33 points 2 days ago (2 children) Wow, the US government is so paranoid, because how the fuck in your right mind can you find a reason to think “everyone’s out to get me” because others want to edit a map? It’s also funny how they never specify what this “radical ideology” is, despite constantly complaining about it like a child would about their mother not getting them an ice cream. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Waffelmeister@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago The radical ideology is called the truth and America hates it. It undermines their precious lies. permalink fedilink source parent [–] APinkOrange@piefed.social 2 points 1 day ago Editing maps is only allowed for one person, as we all know /s permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Waffelmeister@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago The radical ideology is called the truth and America hates it. It undermines their precious lies. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] APinkOrange@piefed.social 2 points 1 day ago Editing maps is only allowed for one person, as we all know /s permalink fedilink source parent
[–] thewebroach@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago* (1 child) I can't make heads or tails of what point this word salad is actually intending to convey. It sounds like a toddler trying to argue because hes afraid try a new food on his plate. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 1 point 1 day ago Sometimes people with really stupid beliefs will dance around saying it clearly because on some level they know how stupid it sounds. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 1 point 1 day ago Sometimes people with really stupid beliefs will dance around saying it clearly because on some level they know how stupid it sounds. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Arcane2077@sh.itjust.works 30 points 2 days ago This might be the first time in history Israel voted differently than the United States of America permalink fedilink source parent
[–] huppakee@lemmy.world 35 points 2 days ago (1 child) Guess they will soon not only have their own system of measuring distance, weight and temperature; but also their own system of displaying Earth. They want to live in their own version of reality i guess. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] abbiistabbii@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 child) One where the United States is bigger than Russia. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] VeganBtw@piefed.social 4 points 2 days ago (1 child) Pardon? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] thethunderwolf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 days ago When were one where permalink fedilink source parent
[–] abbiistabbii@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 child) One where the United States is bigger than Russia. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] VeganBtw@piefed.social 4 points 2 days ago (1 child) Pardon? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] thethunderwolf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 days ago When were one where permalink fedilink source parent
[–] VeganBtw@piefed.social 4 points 2 days ago (1 child) Pardon? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] thethunderwolf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 days ago When were one where permalink fedilink source parent
[–] thethunderwolf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 days ago When were one where permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Mac@mander.xyz 11 points 2 days ago (1 child) I hate this fucking country permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] lemmygarden@lemmy.today 7 points 1 day ago Who doesn't? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] wonderingwanderer@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 days ago (1 child) "Nooo, don't change the mirror to one that reflects things accurately! I like this one better because it makes me look taller, more muscular, and better-endowed!" permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago It isn't more accurate than Mercator, it just preserves different features. When flattening a map, there are 4 competing aspects of the globe you can try to preserve: shape, direction, area, and distance. You can't preserve all 4 at once. You can try to min-max on 1 or 2 (e.g. Mercator preserves direction and shape since that's what's needed for sailing), or you can accept some distortions of all 4 in a compromise projection. It all depends on the purpose of the map. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago It isn't more accurate than Mercator, it just preserves different features. When flattening a map, there are 4 competing aspects of the globe you can try to preserve: shape, direction, area, and distance. You can't preserve all 4 at once. You can try to min-max on 1 or 2 (e.g. Mercator preserves direction and shape since that's what's needed for sailing), or you can accept some distortions of all 4 in a compromise projection. It all depends on the purpose of the map. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] abbiistabbii@piefed.blahaj.zone 9 points 2 days ago (3 children) My one question is why permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 2 days ago (1 child) Because they're chauvinists on the way to fascism permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] defaultusername@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 2 days ago Lmao "on the way". permalink fedilink source parent [–] takeda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 1 day ago Shows Greenland's real size? trump thinks it's the same size as the entire US. permalink fedilink source parent [–] WolfmanEightySix@piefed.social 0 points 1 day ago Biggest is best? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 2 days ago (1 child) Because they're chauvinists on the way to fascism permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] defaultusername@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 2 days ago Lmao "on the way". permalink fedilink source parent
[–] defaultusername@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 2 days ago Lmao "on the way". permalink fedilink source parent
[–] takeda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 1 day ago Shows Greenland's real size? trump thinks it's the same size as the entire US. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] WolfmanEightySix@piefed.social 0 points 1 day ago Biggest is best? permalink fedilink source parent
[+] mrdown@lemmy.world -6 points 2 days ago (2 children) Abstentions are also no permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] capuccino@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago Abstentions means let the others decide. permalink fedilink source parent [–] lividweasel@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago Abstentions are explicitly neither yes nor no. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] capuccino@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago Abstentions means let the others decide. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] lividweasel@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago Abstentions are explicitly neither yes nor no. permalink fedilink source parent