Before GPS turned every journey into a predictable path, getting lost was part of the adventure. We traded serendipity and discovery for efficiency and optimization—but what did we really give up?
Mar 18, 2026
In 1970, a cross-country flight cost $900 in today's money and came with a hot meal and legroom. Now you pay $200 and sit in a space designed for a human who doesn't quite exist. The math worked out. You just didn't notice it happening.
Mar 13, 2026
In the 1960s, a full tank of gas cost less than a diner lunch, the interstate was brand new, and getting a little lost was part of the plan. Today, road trips still happen — but almost everything about them has changed. Here's what we quietly traded away.
Mar 13, 2026