Afraid of Technology?

By on August 8, 2007 in Blogging with 6 Comments

ReclinerI have no idea how one of these things works, but I use it often (especially on weekends). Frankly, I don’t want to know how it works, only that it does work – and that it’s easy to use.

I don’t want to see the schematic drawings or code that it took to build it. 

But here’s the rub — just because I don’t understand the technology or mechanics of it, doesn’t mean I don’t use it. In fact, I use it because it’s so easy and so comfortable.

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  • http://blog.giftideahelp.com/ Elizabeth Anderson

    Are you sure you were not thinking about me when you composed the post? I completely agree with you. I don’t care how pieces of technology work. Whether it is the computer, cell phone, iPOD, laptop, television antenna, or hand mixer. The technology behind it is beyond me. I want the item to work. I am not going to Loew’s and try and fix something in my house. I will call a person who knows how to fix it and get it done. Then back to enjoying it. I don’t know how a microwave works but I do know how to keep it spotless.

  • http://www.confidentwriting.com Joanna Young

    Hi Mike
    What a great analogy, thanks.
    Sorry I’ve not said hello for a while – I’ve been on holiday.
    I hope you are making good use of the chair as part of your recovery plan :)
    Joanna

  • http://www.maryschmidt.com Mary Schmidt

    This is the typical blind spot of technology developers/engineers. And, then they get frustrated with us civilans ‘cuz we’re so dense (yep, but we’re the ones with the wallet.)

  • http://www.divamarketingblog.com Toby

    Me too! Me too! Me too! I am so not a geek … it’s the end results that I love not the process. The easier it is to use … the more likely I am to try it.

  • http://www.setpointusa.com/automation-solutions.html automated production

    i don’t see technology has bad effect to us cause sometimes, they has a good help to people and can ease their works.

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