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I fully agree. As a 43 year old, who used to be an "early adopter" I've found that I don't fucking need it. I'm fine with retro games. I'm fine with talking on the phone instead of video conferences. I don't need "social media".
On the other hand, I really like that my car doesn't pollute. I really like that I can power my house from the sunlight that normally just hits my roof and is absorbed. I really like that I can work from home.
There are tradeoffs. For me, what works, is just not giving a fuck. But in like, a content/nice way, instead of a nihilistic/depressed way. If you know what I mean?
But being a Luddite does have its appeal. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luddite
I guess that makes sense. Also, what sets the solar panels aside is that they don't intrude into your modus operandi, like eg. always-on employer expectations (possible thanks to the internet) might.
Thanks to telephones
Ahh true
Darn you, Alexander Graham Bell!
People getting old in this thread. Next thing you know, you'll be yelling at kids on your front lawn. 😁
What lawn?
"you kids stay away from my dirt crop!"
The one inside our heads 😁
I realized I was old when I paid a couple kids to shovel my sidewalk lol
Wisdom with age and all that ;)
Did I become an old man that yells at clouds?
https://youtu.be/g_QCYPRu8pY?t=118
I’m way ahead of ya.
You will be surprised how many young people prefer voice-only over video. And how many people hate voice messages.
I do find that the audio quality is much higher over the web than over the phone line. I wish everything were voip.
50 shades of compression
Ever read a comment and think to yourself, "You are me, and I am you."?
We all reach that point in life. I kind of admire and also pity those who don’t.
Like, the Richard Bransons who are skydiving and water skiing with supermodels at 65 are just nuts. The Leo Laporte’s who stay on top of every little detailed change to every piece of tech are nuts. It’s cool that they have that enthusiasm, I guess. But it’s just not that important to me anymore.
We may have some differences, while close to the same age, I am extremely outdoors and active, constantly building something tech (not bleeding edge) or non-tech, and completely fill my time or I get ansy. So in that way I'm more like the Branson's but overall my mentality towards "not caring" matches yours to a tee.
The skill of being able to identify what's important in the moment and recognizing "this won't matter in 6 months" is a learned talent I wish I could give others. I sometimes feel like it may dampen my excitement for things, being the inverse, but so far that has never really been deterrent for me..
What magic car do you own that doesn't pollute?
Chevy Bolt. It hasn’t polluted since I bought it.
Yes, I am aware that electricity production often comes from fossil fuels. Yes, I’m aware of the pollution that stems from mining and manufacturing. You’re right that a train would be more efficient. Yes, you’re right that I’m a bad person who should know better. What else ya got?
Why are you 3 kids in a trenchcoat mr guy , dude,man?
Because how else are we gonna score beer at the Circle-K?
Bicycle
Human engine != Pollution free.
Humans need to move around to be healthy regardless, so any energy consumed to pedal a bike is immaterial.
Though I guess if the person in question just died that would be even more pollution free.