What is The Map of Human Ideas?
Ever wondered where the world’s biggest ideas came from? The Map of Human Ideas visualizes over 250 discoveries, philosophies, and inventions across centuries. Each point on the map marks the origin of an idea that changed our collective story. Built as a side project to celebrate curiosity and creativity.
Problem
Users struggle to access and visualize the geographical origins and historical timelines of major human ideas using traditional resources like books or fragmented online content, leading to a lack of contextual understanding.
Solution
An interactive map tool that visualizes over 250 ideas, discoveries, and inventions across time and geography. Users can explore ideas via timelines and locations, e.g., tracing the birthplace of the printing press or the Enlightenment era.
Customers
Educators, historians, students, and lifelong learners interested in the interconnectedness of human innovation.
Unique Features
Integrates geographical and chronological data to map ideas, offering a holistic view of human intellectual progress as a visual narrative.
User Comments
Useful for teaching historical contexts
Visually engaging way to explore ideas
Simplifies complex historical connections
Inspired curiosity about lesser-known innovations
Lacks deeper analytical tools for advanced research
Traction
Launched as a side project; features 250+ ideas. Exact user/revenue data unspecified but promoted on Product Hunt for visibility.
Market Size
The global e-learning market, which includes educational tools, is valued at $399 billion as of 2024 (Statista).
