The beginning of this documentary has really made me think about how the google map app I love so much on my phone is probably hindering my ability to orient myself in Toronto. I depend on that thing so much that I find myself crossing the street three times in a row, circling intersections as I try to decide which way I should be walking. If I actually stood still for a moment, thought about which way I was facing, and tried to remember the names and order of parallel streets I would probably get by just fine. I mean, I've taken the subway so many damn times that I should be able to get myself around by remembering the TTC map I always stare at trying to avoid awkward eye-contact with strangers. The hand-drawn map I posted a while back was supposed to help me connect the dots between the places I'm familiar with, but sadly, there's been no improvement so far.
I should replace my phone's gps capabilities with mnemonic devices. Or get a compas?
P.S. My post's message is a lot different from the video's, which is basically about how "exciting" the future is with new forms of knowledge sprouting up (which is interesting, but nothing new). I'm afraid there will be losses too. How street smart can you get if you're eyes are glued to your phone?
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