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    The Artifact: Map of the Underworld

    enDecember 23, 2020

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    • Building strong community connections is crucial, especially during uncertain timesJoin networks like Neighbor to Neighbor to foster social bonds and disaster preparedness, and stay tuned for the latest on AI transforming industries on Technically Speaking, while Conversations with UNK offers life advice and encouragement, and consider using Apple Card for daily cash rewards on purchases

      Building strong community connections is essential, especially in uncertain times. Neighbor to Neighbor, a California volunteer's network, emphasizes the importance of relying on the people around us for social bonds and disaster preparedness. By getting involved with organizations like Neighbor to Neighbor, we can help create more connected communities. On a different note, the future is expected to be shaped by artificial intelligence (AI). In the second season of Technically Speaking, an Intel podcast, we'll hear from industry leaders on how AI is transforming various sectors, including health care, retail, entertainment, and personal computing. Stay tuned to learn about the latest technology innovations that are shaping our world today and creating a more accessible tomorrow. Lastly, Conversations with UNK, hosted by Lil Duvall, offers a space for casual and in-depth talks about life's ebbs and flows in pursuit of happiness. With a focus on giving life advice and offering words of encouragement, this podcast reminds us to laugh and cherish the moments. Apple Card is another noteworthy mention. This cashback rewards credit card offers up to 3% daily cash on every purchase every day, making it an excellent choice for earning rewards on your favorite products and everyday purchases.

    • Maps: A Tool for Understanding the World for Over 40,000 YearsMaps, from ancient depictions of the Earth and stars to modern representations, have aided humanity in understanding and navigating the world for over 40,000 years.

      Maps, as representations of the world, have been an essential tool for humans for much longer than we might initially think. According to geographer Keith Clark, map-making might even predate writing by up to 10,000 years. Ancient examples of maps range from the Earth's surface, such as those depicting mountains, rivers, and human travel routes, to the stars, which our ancestors used to keep time as far back as 40,000 years ago. Some maps even represent entirely imagined realms, like the casket texts from ancient Egypt. The creation and use of maps demonstrate the spatial thinking and reasoning that have aided humanity throughout history, making the vast and complex world more understandable.

    • Ancient Egyptians used maps and spells for navigating the afterlifeAncient civilizations used maps to understand both their physical and spiritual worlds, and modern initiatives and technology continue to emphasize the importance of community and connection in uncertain times.

      Ancient Egyptians believed in the importance of maps and spells for navigating the perilous journey into the afterlife. The Book of 2 Ways from the Middle Kingdom Necropolis of Deir el Bersha presents a map of the underworld, outlining two safe paths for the deceased soul to take. These maps served as visual guides for somatic spirit journeys and brought order to the chaotic otherworldly realm. Maps of otherworldly realms were also prevalent in various religions and literary works, such as Dante's Divine Comedy and J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy geographies. Maps not only helped ancient civilizations understand their physical world but also their spiritual one. Today, we can draw parallels to the importance of community and connection in uncertain times, as highlighted by initiatives like Neighbor to Neighbor, which empowers individuals to build stronger relationships with those around them. And in the modern world, technology, like Visible's transparent wireless service, continues to make navigation, both physical and metaphysical, easier and more accessible.

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