Thesis: In the same way that GPS has weakened our natural sense of direction (idk if actually true but let’s go with it), social networks have weakened our natural sense of … our social networks.
Discussion
Like, we need to be keeping track of who our people are, so we don’t lose them if the tech that is keeping track for us goes away. Another metaphor: we should always have a backup, so we can rebuild somewhere else.
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Tech reliance creates skill atrophy from lack of use & leaves us ill equipped when we need those skills.
GPS reliance reduced:
1. practice of personal, daily navigation
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2. literacy of navigation assets e.g. a paper map.
Being able to navigate is no longer an essential skill but an elective one. With an over reliance on a smartphone-a device for connecting you with others, not to run your entire life.
Swap navigation for social interaction.