M. R. O'Connor | Books & Literature » Non-Fiction
Wayfinding: The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the World
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A book noted by Maura O'Connor that explores how the use of navigation tools like GPS affects the human brain, with insights into the implications for conditions like PTSD and Alzheimer’s disease.
In 'Wayfinding: The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the World', author M. R. O'Connor explores the compelling narrative of how humans have navigated the Earth throughout history. She seeks out neuroscientists, anthropologists, and master navigators to understand how navigation ultimately gave us our humanity. O'Connor travels to the Arctic, the Australian bush, and the South Pacific to talk to masters of their environment who seek to preserve their traditions in a time when technology has simplified navigation.