Re:Google Maps updates 'dangerous' Ben Nevis route
by jltsiren on Saturday July 17, 2021 @08:31PM
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I think the issue is using a navigator when you should be using a map.
A navigator relies on accurate information and determines the route for you. A proper map, in contrast, contains enough redundant information to remain useful even after some of the information is no longer valid. If you know how to read the map and the terrain, you can find the route on your own.
Re:Google Maps updates 'dangerous' Ben Nevis route
by bscphil on Saturday July 17, 2021 @11:19PM
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Yeah, the ability to read a map and navigate for yourself is a crucial skill when hiking, or when driving in remote locations. I'll certainly endorse that.
A navigator relies on accurate information and determines the route for you. A proper map, in contrast, contains enough redundant information to remain useful even after some of the information is no longer valid. If you know how to read the map and the terrain, you can find the route on your own.