new technologies also require new systems to exist in, which tend to reduce how long it takes to do something once, but almost always comes with a cost. ie: li

new technologies also require new systems to exist in, which tend to reduce how long it takes to do something once, but almost always comes with a cost. ie: light switches versus smart bulbs. lightswitches: a system that relies on the user to hit the lights in whatever room they want light. This means a physical action. maintenance: low, only if electrical outlet has problems does the user need to do repairs, or change a lightbulb. smart bulbs: system can be controlled automatically or with voice, or even the switch. System is more flexible but comes with increased maintenance cost. maintenance: bulbs require connection to a hub, which requires internet conn, automations require time to setup, firmware updates can break functionality, and other unknowns. i point this out because we often forget, we usually have ways of doing the "new" things the way we did before, and they worked well, new ways are great, but sometimes come with hidden externalities