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run4yourlives on May 23, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Confessions of a recovering lifehacker

Sure, but the original point was about need, not convenience. Personally, I use google maps on my phone, since it's always in my pocket anyway.

mikeash on May 23, 2012 [–]

"Need" is a difficult word to work with, here. Do you "need" electricity? Your ancestors got by fine without it. Beyond air, water, and food, you don't really need anything.

sliverstorm on May 24, 2012 | [–]

Also basic shelter. Often underrated when blocking out needs.

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