8 billion humans visualization
Joseph Kerski
Greetings all--
As many of you teach about population density, numbers, and characteristics, I thought you might enjoy and find useful in teaching, this 8 billion humans visualization:
https://youtube.com/shorts/KgRbo1OTYwA?si=98B4E_Cssu621vR0
Adhering to our theme in geography of being critical of the data, I have not verified whether the above density representation is accurate. But even if it is off some, it shows that if we all stood shoulder to shoulder, it is a big planet, and indeed there are some significant areas that are devoid of population! On the other hand, we do have a large imprint as a species, extending far beyond the physical space we inhabit.
--Joseph Kerski
Joseph J. Kerski PhD GISP
Geographer | Educator | GIS Professional
