Re:The 'internet of things' is sending us back to the Middle...
by userbinator on Sunday September 17, 2017 @07:28PM
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Nobody understands how a car works, nobody understands how a phone works, because they are both controlled by hopelessly complex software.
At least for cars and other home appliances, you can still buy older models which don't have software at all and are thus relatively understandable and repairable (and such machines often sell for surprisingly high prices even when well-used, for this and a few other reasons), but then you give up convenience and efficiency and safety and other things that could be considered progress.
Of course, a lot of people will think you're a redneck or similar if you pursue that way of life, but it's certainly one way to stay away from the "complexity explosion".
At least for cars and other home appliances, you can still buy older models which don't have software at all and are thus relatively understandable and repairable (and such machines often sell for surprisingly high prices even when well-used, for this and a few other reasons), but then you give up convenience and efficiency and safety and other things that could be considered progress.
Of course, a lot of people will think you're a redneck or similar if you pursue that way of life, but it's certainly one way to stay away from the "complexity explosion".