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Old 12-12-25 | 06:07 AM
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From: Far beyond the pale horizon.
Originally Posted by Atlas Shrugged
You make a point that the term “best” when applied to an individual may be inappropriate but even that may be debatable. Sailing across the Atlantic in a dinghy would not be considered best in any case either individually or collectively.
Yet some people do it. It’s their choice. And they could be fine doing it. Yet, you indicate for doing so is somehow “wrong”.

”Best” in this case might be to not sail at all. Flying would be faster, cheaper, and safer. But that completely misses the point of why people would choose to sail instead.

Originally Posted by Atlas Shrugged
Paper maps could fall into this category as they play no role in current navigation and I can’t imagine a use case where they would be considered best.
The “best” characterization is a fundamental mistake.

Many people choose to use maps because, for whatever reason, they like how they work. Thus, for them, maps are the “best” option.

You are dismissive, based on your limited understanding and biases, of what is completely their choice. That’s arrogant

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