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Is it normal to feel tired of technological progress? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
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I've just been reading about how in the future, AI will allow us to speak with animals, and people will be able to communicate telepathically and live in their own VR worlds. (etc., etc.)

Man, this isn't a world I want to live in. I'm so tired of the constant paradigm shifting that you have to put your brain through with each innovation. I wish technology just stayed frozen in the 1980s – there would be so much less uncertainty in my life and I could just focus on being a human.

Innovation keeps being forced on you and I just feel tired. >!And I'm only just in my 20s!< Is this ok? Is this valid? When resisting it is a loser's game...

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[–] GuyDudeman@lemmy.world 113 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (25 children)

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

[–] Hydra_Fk@reddthat.com 1 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

What magic car do you own that doesn't pollute?

[–] GuyDudeman@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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?

[–] Hydra_Fk@reddthat.com 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Why are you 3 kids in a trenchcoat mr guy , dude,man?

[–] GuyDudeman@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Because how else are we gonna score beer at the Circle-K?

[–] uis@lemm.ee 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Bicycle

[–] Hydra_Fk@reddthat.com 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Human engine != Pollution free.

[–] drosophila@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

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.

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