Geography will Change the Future
There are many definitions of Geography. Here at Numpty Nerd, we think that Geography is about the future.
The future belongs to everybody and no group of people should say that it is theirs alone. There is room for us all.
Those who claim to know the future are probably wrong - there are alternative futures. The future is neither fixed, nor is it inevitable. Geography is about making decisions that might take us to a better future.
Geographers are concerned about both people and our environments. Our future depend on the relationship between billions of us and just one planet.
The future belongs to everybody and no group of people should say that it is theirs alone. There is room for us all.
Those who claim to know the future are probably wrong - there are alternative futures. The future is neither fixed, nor is it inevitable. Geography is about making decisions that might take us to a better future.
Geographers are concerned about both people and our environments. Our future depend on the relationship between billions of us and just one planet.
Sustainable Futures
Geography is also about the needs of future generations - their future is important to us. Our planet was handed down to us, and we will need to pass it on. Hopefully, the people of the future will thank us.
Learn to Change the Future
Geographical knowledge is power. The more you know, the easier it is to evaluate future possibilities. Geography investigates the environments we need to preserve and the things we need to change. We need knowledge and understanding of both people and planet if we are to get the balance right between preservation and development.
Space and Place
Space and place are two concepts that define Geography. Space is generic - places are branded.
Examples of generic space include: the beach resort, urban spaces, wilderness ...
Branded places are particular (unique): Copacabana Beach, Hong Kong, Los Cardones National Park ...
Applying our understanding of generic spaces is often the key to making decisions about the future of particular places. Our analysis of different types of space can enable us to see the bigger picture before making decisions about a particular locality.
Globalisation is a geographical process that challenges the unique identity of places by introducing generic features.
Geography is also about the needs of future generations - their future is important to us. Our planet was handed down to us, and we will need to pass it on. Hopefully, the people of the future will thank us.
Learn to Change the Future
Geographical knowledge is power. The more you know, the easier it is to evaluate future possibilities. Geography investigates the environments we need to preserve and the things we need to change. We need knowledge and understanding of both people and planet if we are to get the balance right between preservation and development.
Space and Place
Space and place are two concepts that define Geography. Space is generic - places are branded.
Examples of generic space include: the beach resort, urban spaces, wilderness ...
Branded places are particular (unique): Copacabana Beach, Hong Kong, Los Cardones National Park ...
Applying our understanding of generic spaces is often the key to making decisions about the future of particular places. Our analysis of different types of space can enable us to see the bigger picture before making decisions about a particular locality.
Globalisation is a geographical process that challenges the unique identity of places by introducing generic features.
Space is the Ultimate Resource
Finally, if you still think that geography does not matter. Remember that everything you do and all the things you care about take place using space. Space is the ultimate resource - our lives are not lived on a tiny dot at the top of a mountain.
Space is a concept that requires us to examine the impacts of distance. Geographers measure distance in time as well as kilometres - this is known as space-time. This means that location and proximity are two geographical concepts that are essential to making decisions about the future.
Finally, if you still think that geography does not matter. Remember that everything you do and all the things you care about take place using space. Space is the ultimate resource - our lives are not lived on a tiny dot at the top of a mountain.
Space is a concept that requires us to examine the impacts of distance. Geographers measure distance in time as well as kilometres - this is known as space-time. This means that location and proximity are two geographical concepts that are essential to making decisions about the future.
