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I fully agree. As a 40 year old, who used to be an “early adopter” I’ve found that I don’t fucking need it. I’m fine with retro games. I’m fine with talking on the phone instead of video conferences. I don’t need “social media”.

On the other hand, I really like that my car doesn’t pollute. I really like that I can power my house from the sunlight that normally just hits my roof and is absorbed. I really like that I can work from home.

There are tradeoffs. For me, what works, is just not giving a fuck. But in like, a content/nice way, instead of a nihilistic/depressed way. If you know what I mean?

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SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
I guess that makes sense. Also, what sets the solar panels aside is that they don’t intrude into your modus operandi, like eg. always-on employer expectations (possible thanks to the internet) might.

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Stanley_Pain@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
People getting old in this thread. Next thing you know, you’ll be yelling at kids on your front lawn. 😁

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- TheBat@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  What lawn?
  
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  - P00ptart@lemmy.world ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    “you kids stay away from my dirt crop!”
    
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  - Stanley_Pain@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨8⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    The one inside our heads 😁
    
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- TachyonTele@lemm.ee ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  I realized I was old when I paid a couple kids to shovel my sidewalk lol
  
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  - Stanley_Pain@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    Wisdom with age and all that ;)
    
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- GuyDudeman@lemmy.world ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  I’m way ahead of ya.
  
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Hydra_Fk@reddthat.com ⁨8⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
What magic car do you own that doesn’t pollute?

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- GuyDudeman@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨hour⁩ ago
  Chevy Bolt. It hasn’t polluted since I bought it.
  
  Yes, I am aware that electricity production often comes from fossil fuels. Yes, I’m aware of the pollution that stems from mining and manufacturing. You’re right that a train would be more efficient. Yes, you’re right that I’m a bad person who should know better. What else ya got?
  
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