Your Brain Wasn’t Built for This. Algorithms Know It

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Your Brain Wasn’t Built for This. Algorithms Know It

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In March 2021, a driver in Charlton, Massachusetts, plunged his car into Buffumville Lake while following GPS directions. Rescue teams were called to recover the completely submerged vehicle from 8 feet of water. The driver thankfully escaped with just a few minor injuries. When asked…

This story appeared on observer.com, 2025-05-15 19:20:59.