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		giantg2 on Dec 27, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What are farm animals thinking? So too can the stars, or proper time/speed/direction navigation. I'm not saying GPS isn't useful. I'm saying it hasn't had a life changing impact for the masses that allows for a larger population (eg it's not providing more food, shelter, etc).

kevin_thibedeau on Dec 28, 2023 [–]

You need to medevac a hiker in a remote valley now and your plan is to wait until nightfall and have someone try to navigate by sextant?

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