Better than addresses?

Here's a new way to locate yourself on the face of the Earth - using three words or three emojis. The problem with traditional street addresses are well-known: they are not consistent, even within countries. The mathematical coordinate systems such as latitude/longitude, UTM, etc. are great for GIS professionals, but too complex for the general public.

How about we divide the Earth into 3 by 3 m squares and identify each square with a unique combination of words or emojis? Give it a try!

• what3words (read about how it works here)
• what3emojis
• what3pictures
• what3fucks

This is actually useful: How 3 word addresses helped to combat the cholera outbreak in Tanzania