Why is left and right not as useful the cardinal directions when describing location?

The terms "left" and "right" are relative terms and depend on the observer's orientation. This makes them less useful for describing locations accurately and objectively, especially in situations where the observer's orientation may be different or unknown.

In contrast, cardinal directions, such as north, east, south, and west, are based on fixed points (the Earth's magnetic poles) and provide a consistent frame of reference for describing locations. They are independent of the observer's orientation and allow for more precise and universally understood directions.