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Family of man who drove off collapsed bridge sues Google Maps for 'misguiding him to death' (www.lbc.co.uk)

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[–] BilboBargains@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

They should sue the makers of the steering wheel.

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[–] jsdz@lemmy.ml -4 points 1 year ago

If I were the headline writer it'd be "Dead Man Sues Map For Not Being Territory"

[–] doublejay1999@lemmy.world -5 points 1 year ago (15 children)

When I’m driving, I like to check there is a nice bit of asphalt ahead of me.

If I don’t see no road, I might press the brakes and take a moment to reflect on things.

This is doubly true in a bridge.

Sorry but Darwin applies here.

[–] NumbersCanBeFun@kbin.social -5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I fully agree. I also hate Google and will look for any reason to hate on them more, however in this context they aren’t at fault. You’re the one driving and operating the machine. The app is literally “guidance”. It didn’t order him to drive over the bridge 🤣

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