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The digital divide in navigation

The story touches on the contrast between digital and physical maps. While GPS is convenient, it relies on technology that can fail, as seen with internet outages. Paper maps offer a reliable backup and a different user experience, proving that sometimes older tech has advantages over newer, more complex systems, especially in unpredictable situations.

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