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EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 8 MIN

GPS

from Nerd Adjacent · host Chris Rouman

From guiding missiles in the Cold War to guiding you to the nearest coffee shop, GPS has become one of the world’s most essential technologies. This episode explores how satellites, signals, and a bit of math keep us from getting lost—and why the system is far more fragile (and fascinating) than most people realize. ____ Episode music by Eric Lund

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