An Egocentric World

Growing up in the UK, every map I saw placed Europe at the center. It felt natural, obvious, and invisible at the same time. Recently, I noticed something striking. Some maps and logos place certain countries at the center of the world. Global powers like the United States, China, or Russia appear front and center in different national atlases or organizational logos, while the UN logo takes a neutral approach, centering the North Pole instead. Each choice reflects perspective, power, and ego as much as geography. How much of what we think we know about the world is shaped by where we live, who draws the maps, and whose view is treated as normal? Is the egocentric idea that the world revolves around me unique to some cultures, or is it universal? This app invites you to explore the world from other perspectives. Pick a country, see its place in the world, consider its stories, and discover how the world shifts when the center moves.