Very entertaining...
Just been watching 'Seitokai Yakuindomo' all morning and wasn't sure for a moment if the text was as I read it or I'd contracted double-entendre-itis due to over-exposure.
I am reminded of the back-story in Dune by Frank Herbert though, where humans realised dependancy on A.I. and technology was weakening them and making them lazy.
The problem with GPS use is that peoples brains swith into 'following orders unquestioningly' mode, if you can keep that to directions only and mentally filter out the dumb comments about 'proceed straight' and keep your brain filtering and fault checking for obvious errors like being told to proceed down dirt roads you'll be fine, but many users often blindly obey.
As for the wife situation, why not fashion her a set of earrings from those little bells from cat collars so when she nods off, any head drooping will jingle (added bonus if she keeps them on you'll always know where she is in the house and you can play with your toys in peace).
Biting the hand that feeds IT
