How GPS shaped the modern world
About this episode
This episode features journalist Katherine Dunn discussing the history of GPS and its impact on modern life.
In this episode, journalist Katherine Dunn explores the surprising history of GPS and how a military navigation tool became an essential part of everyday life.
People in this episode
Hosts: Lynn Ware Peek, Scott Greenberg
Guest: Katherine Dunn
Topics covered
- GPS
- history
- military technology
- navigation
- everyday life
Keywords
- GPS
- navigation
- military
- technology
- history
- modern world
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: GPS
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