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I've been writing software for around 40 years now. I absolutely refuse to have any Echo-like device, Ring cameras, smart thermostats, etc. in my home. It's bad

I've been writing software for around 40 years now. I absolutely refuse to have any Echo-like device, Ring cameras, smart thermostats, etc. in my home. It's bad enough that my phone constantly snoops on me. I've warned my family that if any such smart device comes into my home, I'm taking it outside and putting a round through it.

blueridge 3y ago
Yes, likewise. We have no smart devices, no TV in the house, no cameras or smart doorbells or Internet enabled appliances. People are always disoriented when they visit because there is no TV and no Echo-like device on the kitchen counter. Here's Neil Postman on using technology to solve problems that no one has, linked to start at 20:03: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlrv7DIHllE&t=1203s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlrv7DIHllE&t=1203s