Absolute location is great for drones and delivery robots. But humans? We think in stories. “I’m at Starbucks near the old cinema” is more useful than “I’m at 34.0522° N, 118.2437° W.” Unless you’re a spy, skip the numbers.
Relative location also adapts. If the anchor (like “the broken fountain”) gets replaced by “a new statue of a squirrel eating a pizza”? No problem! Update your reference. It’s flexible and forgiving—unlike a yoga instructor I once had.
Relative Location Geography
Plus, it’s a lifesaver for road trips. “We’re about 20 minutes past that giant peach-shaped water tower.” Everyone in the car cheers. Absolute coordinates would just make them groan.
