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Re:Apple engineer killed in Tesla crash had previously compl... by Cthulhu_ on Wednesday February 12, 2020 @06:48AM (#22308031)
> I avoid new technology, exactly because I'm an engineer. > I wonder if that is just me

Can't find it now but there was a poignant quote or anecdote I read the other day that expresses this exact sentiment - the more you know about technology, the less likely you are to use it. I think it was in the context of e.g. smart homes and voice assistants or online tracking - if you're aware of how much data they hoover up and what can be done with that, you'd be Very Afraid.

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Re:Apple engineer killed in Tesla crash had previously compl... by brokenmachine on Thursday February 13, 2020 @10:32PM (#22323764)
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22088547

Tech Enthusiasts: Everything in my house is wired to the Internet of Things! I control it all from my smartphone! My smart-house is bluetooth enabled and I can give it voice commands via alexa! I love the future!

Programmers / Engineers: The most recent piece of technology I own is a printer from 2004 and I keep a loaded gun ready to shoot it if it ever makes an unexpected noise.

https://biggaybunny.tumblr.com/post/166787080920/tech-enthus... (via foxrob92)

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Re:Apple engineer killed in Tesla crash had previously compl... by fouc on Wednesday February 12, 2020 @06:58AM (#22308088)
It would be nice if that sort of awareness was more prevalent on HN.
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Re:Apple engineer killed in Tesla crash had previously compl... by Psyladine on Wednesday February 12, 2020 @08:16AM (#22308521)
The cult of cheer, eyes waxing over from a disappointed jet-age generation, and a little shiny syndrome.
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