My favorite part of the article was the final sentences: Van Wijk attributes his success to being somewhat of an outsider. Cartographers typically seek single

My favorite part of the article was the final sentences: Van Wijk attributes his success to being somewhat of an outsider. Cartographers typically seek single formulae that can be used to transform the entire globe, he says, while computer scientists look for algorithms that work in small steps and can be more adaptable. Once again thinking in an innovative ways results in something useful and interesting.