Be an explorer

Maps are representations of territories made by people who have done their own research and exploration. When we are following driving directions and google maps tells us to continue onto a closed road, we follow the territory and the map adjusts. This concept can be useful for much more. We are given “maps” for career/academic directions, societal expectations, news/politics/world views, etc. but rarely do we step back and see it as information that was already curated and simplified, let alone ask ourselves who is the cartographer.