NNN Global

NNN Global is an interactive 3D globe that plots every /now page listed on nownownow.com. It visualizes the global spread of people sharing what they are doing right now, turning a directory into a geography.

Interactive 3D globe on a dark background with red dots marking 3,539 now-page sites across 1,558 locations, and map style toggle buttons
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What problem does it solve?

The nownownow.com directory is a long list of links. It tells you nothing about where these people are or how the movement has spread. NNN Global turns that list into a map, revealing the geographic distribution of people who share what they are doing right now.

How it works

The globe plots every /now page from the nownownow.com directory using the author’s listed location. Spin the globe, zoom in on clusters, and click individual points to visit each person’s /now page. The visualization updates as new pages are added to the directory.

Whom it’s for

Fans of the /now page movement, people curious about the personal web, and anyone who wants to see where in the world people are writing about their lives right now.

Tech

3D globe rendered in the browser with WebGL. Data sourced from the nownownow.com directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is NNN Global?

An interactive 3D globe that plots every /now page listed on nownownow.com, visualizing where people are sharing what they are doing right now.

What is a /now page?

A page on a personal website that says what the person is focused on right now. The concept was started by Derek Sivers at nownownow.com.

How many pages does it show?

Every page listed on nownownow.com, plotted by the location of its author.

Is it free?

Yes.