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by chmod775 1400 days ago
In the Hayden War Cycle / On Silver Wings series by Evan Currie humanity is looked at with some concern for being heavy "tool users" who augment themselves. I don't think that in this case they specifically had GPS in mind, but rather the reliance on cybernetic implants, powered exoskeletons, and other more advanced technology.

One of the advantages of aliens in Sci-Fi is that they can provide such an outside perspective of humanity. I wish it was utilized more and to greater effect. It's rather interesting. Sadly most Sci-Fi either is so out there that humanity seems to dull in comparison and you'd not waste a thought reflecting on it, or it lacks peaceful interactions and alien perspectives.