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1. DarkNova6 · 1790255345 · focus · HN ↗

   I am more and more convinced that young people have a much better understanding of technology and especially its impact on society.

   1. olmo23 · 1790256903 · focus · HN ↗

      Where do you live? Ipad kids here need to be explained what files and folders are. They've never even used a mouse.

      1. MSFT_Edging · 1790256985 · focus · HN ↗

         That's not what OP is saying.

         They're saying they have a better understanding of the impact of technology, not the specifics of using technology.

         1. hn_throw2025 · 1790260410 · focus · HN ↗

            Which sounds like a soft subject on the periphery.

            There’s still a massive disadvantage if you want a technical role and you think the Internet, Web and Wifi are all the same thing.

            1. MSFT_Edging · 1790261601 · focus · HN ↗

               It is a soft subject.

               Directories and files as computing concepts are ~50 years old while the impact of the printing press is around ~600.

               The aspects of computing you deem important may be lost to time within a century, while the "soft subject" of social impact will still be felt.

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