From natural to assisted orientation: how we ensure we don’t get lost

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35830/mcya.vi26.634

Keywords:

Orientation, technological development, travel

Abstract

The journey humans have taken to determine their exact location and the best route to follow is closely tied to technological advancements. This history is worth exploring, particularly for those who wish to travel safely. To reach our destination, we need to ensure that we are heading in the right direction. Achieving our goals is much like performing a symphony; each person must understand where to start, how forcefully to contribute, the distance to travel, and when to pause. Are you curious about how this has been accomplished? Keep reading, and we will explain it in simple terms; that is, each one must know where to start, with what force to play, how far to play, and when to stop. Do you want to know how it was achieved? Keep reading, we will explain it very simply.

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Author Biography

Raquel Hernández-Meneses, Escuela Nacional Preparatoria No 8 "Miguel E. Schulz", Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Ciudad de México, México.

Es Matemática por Facultad de Ciencias, realizó estudios de maestría en Matemática Educativa en el Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional. Desde hace más de 15 años ha impartido cursos en la Escuela Nacional Preparatoria de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México y ha participado en eventos dirigidos a la divulgación de las matemáticas.

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Published

2025-11-27

How to Cite

Aguirre-Hidalgo, V., Hernández-Meneses, R., & Clark-Tapia, R. (2025). From natural to assisted orientation: how we ensure we don’t get lost . Milenaria, Ciencia Y Arte, (26), 78–80. https://doi.org/10.35830/mcya.vi26.634

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