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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. sunaookami · 1790255802 · focus · HN ↗

      They can't even use a computer, they struggle with basic computer knowledge because they grow up with closed ecosystems and most of them only have smartphones, not a desktop PC. They are called "Digital Naives" (sic) for a reason.

      1. someonebaggy · 1790258851 · focus · HN ↗

         They can't use a Windows-95-style filesystem for the same reason I can't use IBM-style JCL and COBOL. That is not the entire field of computing, in fact it's barely any of the field of computing which is the reason they can't use it. Just because that paradigm was once dominant, doesn't mean it still is.

         1. pona-a · 1790259857 · focus · HN ↗

            And what replaced it? Can you do the same tasks within that unstated "new paradigm"? Not knowing how to use a desktop computer limits you from all creative software from IDEs to video editors. That's like saying illiteracy is just a new oral paradigm.

            1. someonebaggy · 1790261652 · focus · HN ↗

               I don't know the details because I haven't used one, but yes there are video editors for phones and tablets.

               1. pona-a · 1790266239 · focus · HN ↗

                  And there's a good reason we aren't seeing many videos edited on phones, just as programs written on iPads (RDP notwithstanding).

                  1. someonebaggy · 1790298633 · focus · HN ↗

                     Aren't we? Pixar isn't making their movies on phones, but how about your average influencer?

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