When artist Simon Weckert took to the streets of Berlin with a cart full of smartphones in an attempt to “hack” Google Maps, he was very clear about his objective: to showcase exactly how Google Maps’ traffic algorithms work and highlight the extent to which we rely upon technology.
Weckert rented 99 Android smartphones, installed them with 99 individual sim cards, turned on Google Maps, and loaded them into a little red wagon. He then went out onto the streets of Berlin during low traffic.
