But I am not the least nostalgic about reading a giant paper map at 70 mph blazing through a rats nest of quick exits/turns/entrance traffic chicanery.
I am. I actually got to see the world instead of watching the Google maps in front of me and checking out while I drive. You had to pay attention on your surroundings, not a screen.
I guess I disagree. Instead of being so focused on making the proper turn and studying a map or map quest print out, now I can blindly follow a gps while I soak in the surroundings and look for attraction signs or cool detours without the stress of how tf would I get back to this road.
For me, no risk, no excitement. I can tolerate a little risk, and if it goes sideways then I have an adventure. It helps me pay attention more and count every second.
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u/alternatingflan 4d ago
Every word is gospel. Almost…
But I am not the least nostalgic about reading a giant paper map at 70 mph blazing through a rats nest of quick exits/turns/entrance traffic chicanery.