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Enter stage left

(4,340 posts) Tue Jan 27, 2026, 12:03 AM 15 hrs ago

So you really think modern technology and science have improved our lives, think about this...

Thousands of years ago our ancestors navigated the oceans by looking at the stars.

Nowadays we have GOOGLE and GPS telling us how to get to the nearest McDonald's, and we still miss our exit!

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So you really think modern technology and science have improved our lives, think about this... (Original Post) Enter stage left 15 hrs ago OP

OTOH, if you miss your exit and DON'T go to McDonalds as a result AZJonnie 13 hrs ago #1

AZJonnie

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1. OTOH, if you miss your exit and DON'T go to McDonalds as a result

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Tue Jan 27, 2026, 01:53 AM

13 hrs ago

Then you have indeed improved your life

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