What 3 Words? (How to Find Us)

nelsonic commented 6 years ago

What 3 Words is a global positioning system using a unique combination of 3 english words.

Anyone unfamiliar with this idea, read:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What3words
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-40935774 and/or watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4ZBzM3L6ws (read the comments for lols!)

Because the system is accurate to 3m² there are quite a few combinations that can be used to for the #16 Palmers Road address ...

This is both good and bad: it gives us options but also potentially creates ambiguity if people associate the location with undesirable 3 words ...

`Question`: is there any Use Picking which 3 Words we want people to use when referring to the Space? Or do people think this idea will "not catch on" in London because we already have a decent address system?

My favourite three are:

love.learn.escape
pushes.grows.hello
answer.wake.boss

Negative word combo: forces.spite.gain

Todo

[ ] Play around with the grid: https://map.what3words.com/love.learn.escape to see if there are any other combos worth considering
[ ] decide if we care about supporting this idea (which may only be relevant to countries/places where the address system is "under-developed")

rub1e commented 6 years ago

Remember reading about this when it launched - genius idea!

How about learn.do.teach?

Even if it's not gonna catch on, you still wanna book your ideal name just in case

SimonLab commented 6 years ago

cares.actor.times

@rub1e I think the combination of words is already defined for 16, so I don't think you can choose your own words.

In London the postcodes are already quite precise but the system is a good alternative when you have to remember and find a location quickly

rub1e commented 6 years ago

@SimonLab It's possible I may have missed the point :disappointed: :laughing:

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