That’s happening with computers too. Since you can mostly use them without troubleshooting, the skills of troubleshooting atrophy. Or maybe aren’t developed in the first place. And just like with cars, life goes on. The basic issues? You can still fix them. It just costs a bit more and a halo of predatory shit around that is a problem, but life goes on.
Let’s not forget the computer manufacturers which increasingly won’t allow users to upgrade memory, hard drives, or components.
Hey, at one point I partially build my computer. On a regular basis I’ve replaced my laptop hard drives, added memory, etc., but companies like Apple (ESPECIALLY Apple) have engineered their hardware to at the very least, discourage, at worst engineer away the ability to complete very simple upgrades to exacerbate a throw-away culture.
I think Right to Repair will help a long way in helping people, yet I also believe that is only one step.
Let’s not forget the computer manufacturers which increasingly won’t allow users to upgrade memory, hard drives, or components.
Hey, at one point I partially build my computer. On a regular basis I’ve replaced my laptop hard drives, added memory, etc., but companies like Apple (ESPECIALLY Apple) have engineered their hardware to at the very least, discourage, at worst engineer away the ability to complete very simple upgrades to exacerbate a throw-away culture.
I think Right to Repair will help a long way in helping people, yet I also believe that is only one step.