Map showing birthplaces of "notable people" around the world (tjukanovt.github.io)

Article summary

A map has been created showing the birthplaces of notable people around the world, using data from Wikidata and Wikipedia. The map allows users to filter by category and toggle between showing people and location names. The data has been processed to show only one person per unique geographic location with the highest notability rank. The map is intended to provide insight into the distribution of notable individuals across the globe.

Main themes

• notability and recognition
• representation and bias
• economic factors and discrimination
• capitalism and inequality
• intersectionality and systemic bias
• values and societal priorities

What commenters say

• The notability ranking used in the map is curious and may not accurately reflect the relative importance of different individuals.
• The map reveals a lack of representation of women among notable people, which is a result of historical and systemic biases.
• Some argue that economic factors, such as poverty and lack of access to education, are a greater source of discrimination than gender or other factors.
• Others believe that recognition and fame are overvalued and do not necessarily reflect a person's true value or contributions to society.
• The concept of intersectionality is relevant to understanding how different forms of discrimination can intersect and compound.
• Some argue that capitalism depends on inequality and that a stratified society is necessary for progress and innovation.
• Others disagree, arguing that people are motivated to work and contribute to society for reasons other than the desire to escape poverty or achieve elite status.
• The value placed on honor, integrity, and domestic affairs has shifted over time, with modern society prioritizing fame, visibility, and brand recognition.