Many people do this every day. They are driving to work. They are going to a friend's house. They are visiting a supermarket they have been to dozens of times. Yet before starting the car, they still open Google Maps. To outsiders, this behavior can seem unnecessary. "You already know where you're going. Why use GPS?" Psychology suggests this habit is rarely about poor memory. For many adults, GPS has evolved from a navigation tool into a source of reassurance, predictability, and mental relief. In many ways, people are not searching for directions. They are searching for certainty.
