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Amusing how we let go of some technological item to suddenly re-discover the world.

When I gave up smartphones for a period of time I found myself wondering what I could do to spend the time on my ~1hr commute home. I remember being excited when an old acquaintance caught the same train as me, knowing I could pass the time talking. I ended up getting to know a lot of the Train Transport officers because we'd talk about the weather or some local incident.

Not having Google Maps though - that was not a fun experience at all. Yes, I asked people but usually they didn't know and would whip out their smartphones to consult Google Maps on my behalf. The worst thing is when you're in a rush or when the weather is bad. You can't afford to spend extra time looking for that place you need to be, especially if you're looking for a public toilet in your city.