#DesignHistory #WorldMap #MercatorProjection #Geography #VisualCulture Most of us grew up thinking the Mercator map was just… the world. But it’s been lying to you since 1569. From distorted sizes to cultural dominance, map design isn’t neutral, it’s political. This video was inspired by *The Politics of Design* by Ruben Pater—a must-read on how visuals shape our worldview. #DesignHistory #WorldMap #MercatorProjection #Geography #VisualCulture