Growing up in the UK, almost all maps I saw showed europe front and center. This follows a historic euro-centric mindset. When seeing the logo for Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace', I saw something different. Here, the US was shown as the focus point of the globe. That got me thinking, how does the world look to those around the world? Is our view of the world and our place in it driven by where we live? Is the egocentric notion of the "world revolves around me" pervasive around the world or is this a uniquely western view.
PLACEHOLDER: This article will explore how a distinctly "egocentric" perspective maps onto life in the United States.
PLACEHOLDER: Add sections on geography, culture, and everyday experience—anchored to the centroid above.