Digitalization is really changing the way information is distributed. Offices can now scan important documents rather than copying them. Individuals can listen to mp3's without purchasing CD's. People can also watch videos online. What role will TV's and DVD's play in 5 years? It'll be interesting.
I know a few people who still seem to get hopelessly lost, even with their GPS. Some just aren't good at directions, no matter how those directions arrive! :)
gar
· 3 years ago
I think digital maps are definitely superior to the printed versions... imagine the convenience it'd be if every car on the road was wired with a digital map display that was constantly updated via some sort of wireless or satellite feed. In relation to recent news, the whole James Kim tragedy also hits home the importance of having a good map on a road trip... a bad map and a wrong turn can have horrible results.
GPS is not really helpful in navigating the subtle country roads of the human heart, mind, and anatomy. Some examples:
1. Did she mean scarlett, rouge, brick, sienna, cherry, blood, or rose when she said, "Could you buy me a red scarf?"
2. Where in the heck is that place they call the pelvic floor?
3. Where, exactly, was I smirking?
4. Did I just miss something, or was I NOT supposed to take the last scoop of chocolate chip mint ice cream?
5. In which room did you say I could go when I am singing 80's tunes from my high school reunion?
Cheers,
Imei
djchuang
· 3 years ago
Imei, Well, neither GPS nor printed maps are of any help navigating the human heart and soul. We need a real-live tour guide for that -- are you offering to help? :) And you can have all the chocolate chip mint ice cream in the world, none for me, thank you.
Gar, yes, sad story about James Kim. Now, there are some GPSes that come with live traffic updates, and someone was telling me that when they were about to be stuck in traffic, their GPS gave them an alternate routing so they were able to avoid the traffic incident. That's a very nice bonus!
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1. Did she mean scarlett, rouge, brick, sienna, cherry, blood, or rose when she said, "Could you buy me a red scarf?"
2. Where in the heck is that place they call the pelvic floor?
3. Where, exactly, was I smirking?
4. Did I just miss something, or was I NOT supposed to take the last scoop of chocolate chip mint ice cream?
5. In which room did you say I could go when I am singing 80's tunes from my high school reunion?
Cheers,
Imei
Gar, yes, sad story about James Kim. Now, there are some GPSes that come with live traffic updates, and someone was telling me that when they were about to be stuck in traffic, their GPS gave them an alternate routing so they were able to avoid the traffic incident. That's a very nice bonus!