Is Google Earth really a live feed? And what does geography have to do with your everyday life?
In this episode, we sit down with a fashion designer
(Oluwatoba Khalia) who also happens to be a trained geographer—and he blows our minds. From coordinates to crowd-sourced mapping, erosion to urban planning, this conversation will change how you see the world around you.
👉 Whether you're into data science, urban design, satellites, or just want to understand how apps like Google Maps work—this one's for you.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How Google Earth collects near-live images from space
Why geography isn’t just a school subject—it’s everything
The difference between physical, human, and technical geography
How everyday apps use your data to map the world
How to navigate using degrees, coordinates, and true north
Why there's only one true location for every coordinate
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Why Geography Still Matters
01:40 – What Is Geography, Really?
04:40 – "Geography is everywhere—look to your left, look to your right"
08:20 – Physical vs. Human vs. Technical Geography
11:58 – "Someone reported that truck" – Crowd-sourced mapping
12:35 – "Google Earth can give you a live image of this building"
15:00 – Remote sensing, satellites & data monetization
20:45 – "There’s only one place in the world that has that coordinate"
26:00 – Cartographers: The Original Mappers
28:00 – Outro: Geography as a Superpower
📌 Related Topics:
Is Google Earth live?
Understanding real-time GPS
Geography in urban planning
Google Maps data accuracy
Coordinate systems explained
What do cartographers do?
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