A three-word address for every square meter on Earth
In short: Most of the world's surface lacks a precise postal address. This talk explores how a unique three-word identifier can map the entire planet, providing a universal location system for everyone.
Chris Sheldrick and his team developed what3words, a system that divides the globe into three-meter squares. Each square is assigned a unique combination of three words, such as famous.splice.writers, creating a precise coordinate for any location.
The project addresses a significant global gap in infrastructure. By providing accurate addresses, the system aims to improve everything from large-scale disaster relief and infrastructure building to the simple logistics of delivering hot pizza to people who currently lack a formal address.
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