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Is it possible to have no sense of direction?
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Expert Answer
Developmental topographical disorientation (DTD) is a condition where people can't form cognitive maps despite normal memory and intelligence. They get lost in familiar places. It appears congenital and affects ~2% of people. GPS dependence may reduce directional skills in the general population.
Key Insight
Developmental topographical disorientation (DTD) is a condition where people can't form cognitive maps despite normal memory and intelligence.
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