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How many of us are fighting a loosing battle. Soon there will no longer be a choice….Tech will be forced unto us (it has started) with no discerning choices.
Modern technology has shifted from a helpful tool into a forced necessity. From workplace algorithms and QR-code menus to addictive social media platforms designed to hijack our attention, digital systems are systematically eroding our critical thinking and face-to-face social skills. The Tech giants have exploited human psychology with calculated click bait, dopamine loops, trapping us into cognitive issues like digital amnesia.
When it comes right down to it I can unplug and disconnect from the social trappings on the internet…..but It’s when everyday objects, we need to use, that become bound to the tech world that is where I lose my mind. Household items like refrigerators, washing machines, thermostats, and lightbulbs are connected to computers and the internet through a network known as the Internet of Things (IoT). While it might seem unnecessary for a toaster or a washing machine to have a “brain,” manufacturers embed microcontrollers and Wi-Fi chips into everyday items for several distinct reasons, ranging from consumer convenience to corporate data collection. It’s when they keep pestering you for authentication and info updates, that is the real downfall of it all…. or it won’t work at all untill the update is installed.
Remote diagnostics drive me crazy…….. If a smart dishwasher malfunctions, it can send an error code directly to the manufacturer’s technical support. Just like a smartphone, a connected appliance can receive over-the-air software updates. An internet-connected oven can actually get new cooking capabilities (like an air-fry mode) years after you bought it. It never ends.
To reclaim control and fix this, we must build boundaries against this forced integration. This means deleting problematic apps, and go back to the basics (old school).
Collectively, we must push back against the “move fast and break things” corporate culture by demanding ethical design standards and robust data privacy laws.
Technology should serve human needs rather than corporate profits—and changing how we interact with our screens is the first step toward re-centering our lives around genuine human connection.
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Just my thoughts………….I feel like one of the Connor’s in a Terminator movie….. Come and Get Me!
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