Ship Happens Podcast
Welcome to Ship Happens! – the podcast where logistics, technology, and entrepreneurship come together, and problem-solving takes centre stage. Whether you're navigating the complexities of supply chains, optimising tech solutions, or building the next big startup, we've got you covered. Join your hosts, Selby and Hamish, as they dive into the world of logistics, business-building, and cutting-edge technology. With expert insights, engaging discussions, and a dash of humour, we explore how to turn obstacles into opportunities and ideas into action. If you're passionate about logistics, tech, startups, and making things happen, this podcast is your go-to resource!
Ship Happens Podcast
From Ancient Maps to Digital Disasters
This week, we’re doing something a little different! Selby & Hamish take us on a journey through the history of mapping—from the earliest clay tablets in Babylon to the interactive, real-time maps we rely on today. Maps have long been essential for exploration and navigation, evolving from ancient tools to complex digital systems in our pockets.
But what happens when modern digital maps go wrong? We dig into some of the most infamous mapping blunders, like Apple Maps’ launch fiasco, Google Maps’ border dispute between Nicaragua and Costa Rica, and the dangerous misdirections in Death Valley. We also touch on how mapping errors have impacted self-driving cars, leading to unexpected risks on the road, and even how an entire country—the Maldives—briefly vanished from Google Maps.
Join us as we explore the highs and lows of mapping, from ancient wisdom to modern mishaps that reveal the power—and pitfalls—of today’s digital navigation.