The in-between us on map

How can social relations be mapped? A reflection on the possibilities of relational cartography

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Given the ever-growing embracing of social media as a means of being together, several attempts to map social relations are being made. This article explores diverse approaches to relational cartography.

From objective network-shaped maps, where people are seen as a collection of interconnected elements, to subjective experiential maps, which focus on feelings and emotions arisen from social experiences.