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1. Cartography

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   This era is defined by the refinement of projection mathematics:
   Mercator Projection (1569): Gerardus Mercator developed this cylindrical projection specifically to represent loxodromes (lines of constant compass bearing) as straight segments. While indispensable for navigation, this projection is known to drastically inflate the relative size of landmasses near the poles, a distortion that unconsciously shaped public perception of geopolitical importance …