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>Even if it is nothing new, let's be the resource Talking with non-engineers (particularly friends of mine who work in non-profits), I see incomprehensible amo
by indigochill 5y ago
>Even if it is nothing new, let's be the resource
Talking with non-engineers (particularly friends of mine who work in non-profits), I see incomprehensible amounts of potential value in just increasing the uptake of "not-so-special" tech among people who consider themselves "non-technical". That's the point of technology, after all: not being fancy unto itself, but actually doing stuff that people need, whether that's wheels enabling long-distance transportation or lightboards enabling better long-distance education.
I'm reminded of this brief but profound interaction in the pilot episode of "Halt and Catch Fire": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQLbi4VXYcA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQLbi4VXYcA
- FoldMorePaper 5y agoI know it's a bit corny but this scene gives me chills and this reference is perfect!
- failwhaleshark 5y agoThere's too many office people who have no interest / refuse to learn any new skills. Many can't cook to save their lives. I doubt 0.1% of them can solder, 0.03% could troubleshoot something electrical, and I'm doubtful of their ability to handle and finish drywall. It's very sad when people think everything else is beyond their reach or they don't even look to see what could be there.