A new kind of map: it’s about time

Re:A new kind of map: it’s about time by zingplex on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @04:38PM (#15297992)

I believe that "meme" in this context is being used within the dictionary definition of the word, meaning "an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture" according to Merriam-Webster.

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Re:A new kind of map: it’s about time by nerdponx on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @04:51PM (#15298129)

That's the definition I'm using. I don't understand what's so noteworthy or funny about that example for it to become a meme.

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Re:A new kind of map: it’s about time by scott_karana on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @06:06PM (#15298758)

I'm guessing, but presumably "pizza in San Francisco" is a representative GIS problem that pushes all the right buttons and acts as a good shakedown test, and has become a "standard".

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Re:A new kind of map: it’s about time by codeka on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @09:55PM (#15299999)

I thought it meant that Google et al are all trying to solve the "pizza in San Francisco" problem (i.e. trying to find local businesses) and not trying to solve the problems that people are actually turning to maps for, because "pizza in San Francisco" is an obviously-monetizable problem.

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