Think all maps are created equal? Think again. In this class, we’ll dissect what makes a map useful, beautiful, or utterly confusing. We’ll cover scale, colour choices, symbols, legends, and a quick intro to mapping software. Along the way, we’ll critique some hilariously bad examples, admire some genius ones, and discuss how maps can “lie” without technically lying.

Humans are predictably terrible at making decisions and evaluating risks. Sharks scare us more than walking down the stairs, free samples rule our lives, and our decisions are often guided by others' opinions of us. In this class, we’ll explore stories, experiments, and research in behavioural economics to see why we consistently misjudge risk, overvalue immediate rewards, and get nudged in ways we barely notice. You’ll learn why it's often so hard to get started with your homework, and how small tweaks - nudges - can steer behaviour in the “right” direction. By the end, you’ll understand yourself and everyone around you a little better.