Today, while traveling to Louisville to complete our MBA Capstone presentation, my colleague and I encountered a parking lot on the interstate; traffic
was backed up as far as the eye could see.
Immediately, we decided to exit and take our chances on the back
roads. This adventure was completely
dependent upon the advanced technology available through our cell phones.
In 1996, I utilized
my first GPS mapping system. It included
a wired sensor that I placed on top of the vehicle and the use of a very large
laptop. It was intermittent at best and simply showed my route. Modern GPS applications, common in all smart
phones, provide search capabilities, multiple route selection and time to
destination.
Mobile mapping applications allow young and old to explore
areas beyond the well-traveled interstate.
If embraced, I believe this is a throwback to a bye gone era, allowing
exploration of the heartland. This
morning, we observed some beautiful topography and rich flora. The winding roads and rich texture of
Americana is best witnessed first-hand and technology provides a means of
exploration without cumbersome and often confusing paper maps. Through the use of technology, young and old
alike can discover hidden gems in neighboring communities, bring variation to
their commute or simply choose to take a different path.
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