Terraforming v.3?

So what do we call terraforming gone wrong?

Terraforming: the transformation of one kind of space into another, non-native form. The intersection of material power and imagination. Manifest destination.

Arizona, Mars, Iraq–

“The terraforming (literally, “Earth-shaping”) of a planet, moon, or other body is the hypothetical process of deliberately modifying its atmosphere, temperature, or ecology to be similar to those of Earth in order to make it habitable by humans. The term is sometimes used broadly as a synonym for planetary engineering in general. The concepts of terraforming are rooted both in science fiction and actual science” (Wikipedia).

Fiction and science. Where is Iraq again? Could you point to it easily on a map?

In “Terraforming v. 1,” I noted on the possibilities of maps as imaginative spaces. In Terraforming v.2, I enjoyed how one kind of knowledge might make others possible.

Is this Terraforming v. 3? What should its title be? “Shadowboxing w/o a mirror”?

Whatever, blame it on the youth. According to The Independent, it is our isolationism at work:

Traditionally, the US has bowed to the idea of isolationism, hoping that geography in the form of vast oceans can help act as a protection from other nations. But the survey suggests that such an attitude- both culturally and in terms of interest in overseas travel – is having a woeful impact on Americans’ ability to learn about the wider world.

Does this also account for Mississippi? Hmm. But hey UK: Pot? Kettle? Black?

Whatever.