From Maps to GPS...
Dr. Thornburg describes Rhymes of History as the impact incurred
by a new development that rekindles something from the past (Laureate, 2009).
Since the beginning of time, humans have possessed an insatiable need to travel
from one location to another in an accurate path. In ancient times, stars were a primary means
of navigation as humans traversed the open seas. Maps soon
became a resourceful navigational tool to use as one explored the various
surfaces of the earth. As technology become more advanced, maps were replaced
by online mapping systems and global positioning systems that could be used to
track one’s position anywhere on the globe with precision.
The use of
global positioning systems (GPS)
allows humans to address the innate desire to travel to and fro with a specific
path in mind. As today’s society becomes more connected, it is important that
travelers are able to develop efficient routes of travel to ensure time and
resources are maximized. Utilizing GPS technology brings to mind the times of
the early explorers who needed some form of navigational tool to plot routes
around the world as societies began to interact with one another. The curiosity
of early explorers to discover the unknown still exist in today’s modern world
- - humans are still seeking the unknown as the world becomes more globally
connected. Utilizing the GPS devices (a device installed in a vehicle, on a
mobile phone, or other technology resource) ensures explorers are able to successfully
navigate from one place to another.
Reference:
Laureate Education, Inc. (2009). Rhymes of history. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Laura
ReplyDeleteWe are currently on vacation in Colorado and I can't tell you how much we have used and relied on our GPS system on our IPhones. At one point during our trip I me mentioned to my husband how miserable it'd b to have to pull out an old fashioned map to find our way around. How dependant we have now become to technology!!
Great post!
Brandy.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I've become heavily reliant upon the GPS since I moved to DC. DC is so big that I rarely get to the same spots so by the time I return I've forgotten where they were and how to get there. Also without the GPS I'd have gotten in many more accidents looking at the map in heavy traffic. Do you have a GPS?
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