We’ve mistaken complexity for progress — and forgotten how things work. A 41-year-old computer still boots instantly, while today’s “smart” tech buckles.
I certainly hope so! Human ingenuity has gotton us here. I’m interacting with you across who knows how much distance, using a handheld device that folds up.
…but, just because we’ve gotten ahead of trouble and found solutions thus far, doesn’t mean that an unintended bit of code, or hardware fault, or lack of imagination can’t cause consequences further down the road.
I appreciate your optimism and pragmatic understanding. You seem to be a solution driven person that believes in our ability to reason and fix things. We’ll definitely need that type of attitude and approach when and if something goes sideways.
…but, just because we’ve gotten ahead of trouble and found solutions thus far, doesn’t mean that an unintended bit of code, or hardware fault, or lack of imagination can’t cause consequences further down the road.
Absolutely true.
I guess my thought is that the benefits of our rapid growth outweigh the consequences of forgotten technology. I’ll admit though, I’m not unbiased. I have a vested interest. I do very well professionally being the bridge of some older technologies to modern ones myself.
I certainly hope so! Human ingenuity has gotton us here. I’m interacting with you across who knows how much distance, using a handheld device that folds up. …but, just because we’ve gotten ahead of trouble and found solutions thus far, doesn’t mean that an unintended bit of code, or hardware fault, or lack of imagination can’t cause consequences further down the road. I appreciate your optimism and pragmatic understanding. You seem to be a solution driven person that believes in our ability to reason and fix things. We’ll definitely need that type of attitude and approach when and if something goes sideways.
Absolutely true.
I guess my thought is that the benefits of our rapid growth outweigh the consequences of forgotten technology. I’ll admit though, I’m not unbiased. I have a vested interest. I do very well professionally being the bridge of some older technologies to modern ones myself.