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Google Maps is brainwashing us, new theory suggests

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Recent changes to Google Maps could be a form of cognitive manipulation.

Some researchers argue that if the app is effectively a part of our thinking process, then changes made without our awareness don’t just alter the app, but they ultimately alter us.

The worry isn't just about political renaming of iconic locations on the map, it’s about who ultimately has control of how you experience the world.

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