A lot of products aren't as hackable as they used to be. The obvious comparisons are comparing early laptops to the laptops of today and likewise with old and n

A lot of products aren't as hackable as they used to be. The obvious comparisons are comparing early laptops to the laptops of today and likewise with old and new smartphones. There are far fewer ports, more soldered on components, and they are harder to even take apart. And there's plenty more electronics where the cost/benefit to figuring out how to repair a product versus just buying a replacement doesn't make sense anymore, but also as you mentioned the mindset isn't as prevalent. I wish I personally had more opportunity to tinker as a child but I'm glad I have a chance to catch up now, though I'm not really sure where to start. (And I don't have as much time to dedicate since I need to find a full-time job)