I am an software engineer, grew up with the rise of computers, love them.
I don’t want smart things. No touch screens on appliances, fridges, ovens, cars. I don’t want my monitor to be smart.
this post was submitted on 11 Feb 2025
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I think it’s telling that the more one knows about software, the less that they want it in their lives.
Can I interest you in some AI hype? New in box!
Finally bought myself a tv last year, and you would not believe the look on the guys face when I said "No I want a dumb tv". It was the same look I got when I first moved to ca and ordered a smoothie with no boba... like I had just shot somebody.
Do you keep a gun next to your printer in case it makes a noise you don't recognize?
That's the mark of a true cs student/programmer/software engineer
The hardware guys have it easy.
Are you fucking insane? next to it? Where it could use it to shoot me??
If you're giving your printers arms and fingers, that's on you.
I prefer to not have a printer in the house. 😄
Agreed. Why do I need my fridge to be able to tell me the weather? Just keep my shit cold.
Yet another reason not to by a ~~Chrysler~~ ~~Fiat~~ “Stellantis” car
"car"
Wow what a good incentive to roll through stop signs, and constantly creep forwards but not stopping everywhere you go.
I thought their shifters were a dumb design, but I guess that was just the beginning.
Another fine example of innovation led by capitalism
It seems that there may come a point where screenless and disconnected cars become more and more valuable. That and jailbreaking cars is going to become a requirement.
Maybe so, but honestly gps on the dash makes my life easier routinely, and safer in that I don’t need to touch my phone or try to drive while reading a paper map.
Also having the backup camera there is just a win for everyone.
I don’t like the idea of needing to lose these things because advertising ruins them.
I agree, but enshitification marches on.
Hopefully the death knells of a failing company and not a sign of something more sinister.
Why not both
Thanks, I hate it!
Those brands are at the bottom of every dependability list. You'd think they'd focus on building a better product so they could compete on something other than feels.
Someone should be tried at the Hague for this idea
Wait is this the onion or not the onion I’m confused again 🧅
Not Onion.
Onion't
Aww man :c