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Can technology make us lost?

While GPS is brilliant for getting us from A to B, relying solely on it can sometimes make us feel a bit disoriented if the signal drops, as seen in Moscow and St Petersburg. Our story suggests that constantly following a screen might reduce our natural navigation skills, making us more prone to getting truly lost when the tech fails.

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