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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks for sharing, Andrés!

Andrés Rodríguez-Pose @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social · 5d

#Maps are the essence of #geography. Designed poorly, they silence data; designed well, they communicate powerfully and attract lots of attention.
Read @jakobeder.bsky.social @regstud.bsky.social blog on why graphicacy matters:
www.regionalstudies.org/rsa-blog/202...

Putting Graphicacy Back into Geography: Why it Matters How We Design Maps for Science Communication - RSA Main

Tools play a crucial role in research and the visual representation of regions. In this piece by Dr Jakob Eder, we explore mapping (graphicacy) and discuss its application and potential improvements f...

www.regionalstudies.org

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · 13d

Many thanks to @regstud.bsky.social and @rsablog.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts on designing better maps in academia. And to @cchlebna.bsky.social for encouragement and feedback.

RSA Blog @rsablog.bsky.social · 13d

New RSA Blog 🗺️ Maps are powerful tools — but do we use their full potential?

@jakobeder.bsky.social reflects on why visual literacy matters in geography & shares 5 simple tips for designing clearer, more engaging maps.

👉 www.regionalstudies.org/rsa-blog/202...

Putting Graphicacy Back into Geography: Why it Matters How We Design Maps for Science Communication - RSA Main

Tools play a crucial role in research and the visual representation of regions. In this piece by Dr Jakob Eder, we explore mapping (graphicacy) and discuss its application and potential improvements f...

www.regionalstudies.org

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · 22d

Looking forward to this, too!

Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Aug 29

I’ve been reflecting on public transport in rural-peripheral regions over the past weeks. I’ve put my thoughts together in a longer post, you can read it here: www.linkedin.com/posts/jakob-...

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Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · Jul 31

Quality chart title

Chart from The Economist showing UAE's tomato imports by origin. The share that come from Iran has increased from less than 5% ten years ago to more than 80% in 2024

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jul 21

Letzter Stop: 1993.

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jul 21

Mobile Klimaanlage wurde installiert.

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jul 21

Technische Störung: Klimaanlage, Schiebetüren und Reservierungsanzeige kaputt.

Aber der Waggon ist schon mit dabei. Ich sitze darin.

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hm, ja, kann sein. Im Prinzip wär ein Verlauf von Blau über Gelb direkt zu Rot ohne Grün vermutlich am besten - mal so mal so find ich nicht ideal. :)

Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jul 3

Wieso ist blau "verträglicher"? Wird eigentlich immer assoziativ für kalt/nass verwendet, oder? Also ich hab auf den ersten Blick gedacht, ah, vermutlich eine kühle Nacht im Osten heute. 😅

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jun 26

Eh. Ich hab nur gedacht, von den 2040er-Zielen verabschieden wir uns offiziell erst, wenn wir sie verfehlt haben. Nicht schon proaktiv. Da könnte ja Illusion verloren gehen. 🙃

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jun 26

Von heute. Ging schneller, als gedacht. 😔

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jun 23

And just like that, I’ve come full circle. Back at Vienna Meidling station. Right on time.

Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jun 22

Now settled into my triple sleeper compartment on Nightjet 467 to Vienna. After a few surprises this evening, everything’s back on track. Good night!

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jun 22

Arrived in Zurich with a bit of time to stroll around the station—and what a station Zurich HB is!

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jun 22

A TGV Lyria was provided as a replacement—though, unfortunately, it’s hopelessly overcrowded. Not exactly the seamless Swiss train experience I had in mind. Still, the main concern now is making my connection in Zurich.

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jun 22

What a fantastic weekend in Basel—drifting in the Rhine was the perfect way to beat the heat. My IC 787 to Zurich was unfortunately cancelled due to construction work, but it gave me the unexpected chance to chat with the famously friendly Swiss railway staff.

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jun 21

A brief stop in Saint Louis before continuing on to Basel SBB. I’ve never heard train staff apologize so often—for being just five minutes late!

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jun 21

Leaving Paris behind on the 07:21 TGV Lyria to Basel. It’s a pity I had so little time to explore Gare de Lyon.

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jun 19

The @economist.com‘s consumer survey definitely stands out compared to others I’ve taken in the past.

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jun 18

Arrived at Gare de l’Est with almost the exact delay we started with in Vienna. I’ll be exploring Paris over the next few days before continuing on to Switzerland.

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jun 18

Woke up in France this morning. Unfortunately, we didn’t make up any of the delay overnight. As always, it’s a bit of a shame they don’t pick up fresh croissants in Strasbourg for breakfast—and now even the orange juice has vanished from the menu.

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jun 17

Saying goodbye to Austria with a late departure from Salzburg. Now waiting for passport control as the journey continues.

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jun 17

Embarking on a little train adventure over the next few days! First up: the ÖBB Nightjet 468 to Paris. A two-hour delay gave me an unexpected chance to take in the charm of Vienna Meidling station.

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Jakob Eder @jakobeder.bsky.social · Jun 3

Ich probiere gerade @couchapp.bsky.social aus, wird in Wien entwickelt und kann in der neuen Version Inhalte aus Pocket noch besser importieren. Gefällt mir so weit ganz gut, vermisse noch Unterordner in Sammlungen und die plattformübergreifende Webapp.

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