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Definitely not genetic. Folks in the same close family have diametrically opposed abilities in this line. I blame GPS navigation for a strong dip in talent in
by JoeAltmaier 3y ago
Definitely not genetic. Folks in the same close family have diametrically opposed abilities in this line.
I blame GPS navigation for a strong dip in talent in this generation. They refuse to show you the map beyond a postage-stamp area in the immediate vicinity. Making it utterly impossible to get your bearings and make good decisions. You become totally dependent on the device.
- gedy 3y agoWhile true, I do wonder if there's something more innate. My mother is totally unable to find her way around, but I've always had a keen awareness of directions. E.g. my memories and even dreams include position of things N, E, W, & S
- wcedmisten 3y agoTotally agree on the device dependence. Sometimes I'll navigate a route a few times with GPS and then try to find my way there without it, just to learn the route. I was thinking it would be cool to make an app that helps you learn navigation. Maybe like a game to find your way to a given place, and you get hints if you're off track.
- ramenbytes 3y ago> They refuse to show you the map beyond a postage-stamp area in the immediate vicinity. Making it utterly impossible to get your bearings and make good decisions. I didn't realize this until I started using a Thomas Guide in the past year, and then it hit me like a bag of bricks. It's so much easier to (re)orient myself with a properly sized and detailed map. Not to mention I don't have to fiddle with Google Maps to coax it into showing me street names. I don't think Google Maps is very good at actually being a map.