Cyber Geography and the Manifest Destiny of the 21st Century

Explore the concept of cyber geography and its parallels to Manifest Destiny in this thought-provoking conference talk from BSides Tampa 2015. Delve into the evolution of cyberspace, drawing comparisons with physical geography and cartography. Examine the metaphorical contract between technology and society, and investigate how the expansion of digital frontiers mirrors historical territorial expansion. Analyze the ethical implications of cyber colonization and its impact on modern civilization. Gain insights into the future of digital landscapes and their potential influence on global dynamics in the 21st century.

Introduction
Developing a metaphorical contract
What is geography
Cyber geography
Evolution
Physical Geography
Cartogram
Cyberspace
Manifest Destiny
Evolution of Civilization Metaphor
What Does This Mean
Ethics of Cyberspace