On a hiking trip in Yellowstone last year, I saw how crucial a map and compass can be when the trail markers disappeared. I mean, I get the appeal of spontaneous discovery, but shutting down navigation tools entirely seems reckless. Maybe it's just me, but having three kids makes me hyper-aware of safety, so I always have a backup plan. That wayfinding book sounds interesting, but in practice, without some structure, you might miss the real discoveries because you're too busy surviving. Idk, there's a middle ground where you prepare but leave room for curiosity. Letting go of control isn't the only path to finding things, sometimes it's about knowing where you are so you can truly explore.

Oof, @adams.jana, that reminder about trust hits home! I read a case study where a tiny measurement error led to a lawsuit, so precision is everything.

That famous Levain cookie recipe uses two kinds of salt, actually (a total mind-bender).