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Humans hate being bored but only dick-around and learn things like this when they're bored. Speaking personally, I guess. Since the 90s we've found "better" wa
by Andrex 2y ago
Humans hate being bored but only dick-around and learn things like this when they're bored. Speaking personally, I guess.
Since the 90s we've found "better" ways at "curing" our boredom. Put this UI on a modern OS in front of a kid today and they would just download Steam, Chrome and Discord. And be assured, they're very proficient at the in-and-outs of those platforms.
Just some random thoughts I had, not sure any of it tracks...
- _carbyau_ 2y agoI think part of it is that ubiquitous internet access. Take that away so you have a standalone computer that you "run programs on" and it becomes simpler.
- jon_richards 2y agoI used to think I watched TV or scrolled Reddit because I didn’t have the energy to pursue more interesting things. I blocked Reddit and TV. Turns out I have plenty of energy, those were just stealing it from me.
- whatevertrevor 2y agoYeah I agree. The trial and error mentioned in GP needed a good amount of focused time commitment, the sort of thing at a premium in the modern attention economy of tech.