Lecture on Banned Locations on Google Maps

Overview

• Discussion on locations inaccessible on Google Maps.
• Use of Google Maps, Google Earth, and Unreal Engine to explore these locations.

Key Locations Discussed

1. Drake's House

• Publicly known, yet blurred on Google Maps due to privacy requests.
• Explored using Unreal Engine, revealing details like a pool, jacuzzi, and tennis court.
• Discussion of privacy and public information, referencing Kendrick Lamar's photo cover.

2. North Korea

• No street view available due to government restrictions.
• Photos available are biased and merely for show.
• The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) explored in detail, with satellite images showing basic layouts.
• Unreal Engine used to simulate crossing the border.
• Mention of prison camps and satellite spying practices.

3. Epstein's Island

• Known as a banned location due to controversial events.
• Unreal Engine used for exploration; real structures not fully rendered.
• Discussion about conspiracy theories regarding activities on the island.

4. Bohemian Grove

• Site of various conspiracy theories due to secretive gatherings.
• Limited images available, some depicting rituals.
• Explored using Google Maps and Unreal Engine, but with limited visibility due to dense forest coverage.

5. Area 51

• Located in Nevada, USA, known for secrecy and alleged alien activity.
• Unreal Engine exploration reveals baseball fields and planes but no human activity visible.
• Conspiracy theories about alien technology.

6. Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

• Known as the "City of the Dead"; made of white marble.
• Sparse human activity despite city infrastructure.
• Unreal Engine reveals a massive, yet eerily empty city landscape.

7. O Block

• Explored for its strong community despite external perceptions.
• Unreal Engine provides a view of the area, showing community structures and environment.

8. The Pentagon

• Known for restricted access and conspiracy theories.
• Google Maps reveals branded internal facilities like Starbucks and Subway.
• Unreal Engine exploration shows the Pentagon's layout but remains flat.

Additional Observations

• Unreal Engine as a tool offers a unique perspective but often provides flat representations in areas outside the US.
• Google Maps user contributions add an unreliable layer of information.
• Discussion on why certain areas might not be fully accessible on digital platforms due to privacy, security, or political reasons.

Conclusion

• The lecture explored multiple locations with restricted access on popular digital mapping platforms.
• Encouraged further exploration and questioning of digital privacy and public access to sensitive areas.