We Used to Actually Own Our Computers.
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Consumer Electronics
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The article/video discusses how consumers have lost control over their devices, while the discussion reflects on the paradox of having accessible technology but struggling to focus on projects.
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brulard
about 2 months ago
It's unbelievable that we have all these microchips, microcomputers, sensors, displays etc. available at few dollars price. Anyone can create anything right now, and even learning and starting with some little hardware project is easier than ever. And yet with all the distractions it's harder than ever to focus on a single thing.
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