Have You Become GPS Dependent?

By Avishay Artsy on Thursday, July 9, 2009.

When it comes to sense of direction, humans are out-navigated by species from ants to hamsters. We uses Google Maps or a GPS unit to find our way to the most remote spots on Earth, yet we still get lost in the mall or on our way to a friend's house. Monday on Word of Mouth, we'll talk to an expert on the psychology of navigation, who says we should get lost on purpose, then learn how to find our way home.

You tell us: Have you become GPS dependent? Call us at 603-223-2448, or leave your comments below.

(Photo by Marcin Wichary via Flickr/Creative Commons)

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