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===Dymaxion=== | ===Dymaxion=== | ||
[[File:DymaxionProjection.jpg|frame|The Dymaxion projection]] | [[File:DymaxionProjection.jpg|frame|The Dymaxion projection]] | ||
− | Also called the Fuller Map, the {{w|Dymaxion map}} takes a sphere and projects it onto an icosahedron, that is a polyhedron with 20 triangular faces. It is far easier to unwrap an icosahedron than it is to unwrap a sphere into a 2D object and has very little skewing of the poles. {{w|Buckminster Fuller}} was an eccentric futurist | + | Also called the Fuller Map, the {{w|Dymaxion map}} takes a sphere and projects it onto an icosahedron, that is a polyhedron with 20 triangular faces. It is far easier to unwrap an icosahedron than it is to unwrap a sphere into a 2D object and has very little skewing of the poles. {{w|Buckminster Fuller}} was an eccentric futurist, and saw the aim to have a rectangular map and a conception of "up" and "down" as a large compromise. He was therefore more than happy to challenge expectations in the pursuit of mathematical accuracy. |
Randall associates the projection to geek subculture and niche markets: | Randall associates the projection to geek subculture and niche markets: |