I had no idea when I opened Safari today that I would be treated to a philosophical debate over the merit of straight lines in mapping. I love the Internet.
Also @B_Munro these works really don't feel derivative at all! I'm glad to see you're still making them because as long as you are I will continue to read them.
Very interesting! Can we expect maps from Last and First Men or Star Maker? I know in some cases that would involve other planets, but I'm just excited to learn that you're also apparently a fan of Stapledon @B_Munro! His influence on sci-fi is truly unprecedented outside the likes of Verne and...
If anything a fascist Russia would be much more likely to be backward. The USSR sucked ass, but its efforts to increase literacy and rural electrification really can't be denied. The Five Year Plans worked wonders for industry as far as I know.
The Union Makes Us Strong: Produce a wikibox showcasing a world or country where leftism as a whole was more successful.
Wrapped in the Flag and Carrying a Cross: Produce a wikibox showing the rise of a*fascism in the country of your choice.