Comment on Lemmy is a tech literate echo chamber
ameancow@lemmy.world 1 month ago“don’t even know how to boot from USB”
This is entirely accurate.
Are you serious with this post?
You’re not giving any context for your incredulity or what you’re asking is serious or not.
Most older computer users, as well as most younger users, do not interact with file systems or operating systems anymore, much less concern themselves with alternate boot options and other specific case examples. A lot of younger GenX and a good amount of Millenials have more exposure to traditional computers growing up and have a better chance of knowing some basics.
ConstableJelly@midwest.social 1 month ago
“You’re not giving any context for your incredulity” might be the most helpful phrase I can remember hearing for communicating on the internet.
ameancow@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Thank you, I push back on anti-intellectual reactions wherever I can. And it’s not just “put the X in the bag” or “I ain’t reading all that” responses, it’s also people assuming a hegemonic understanding of the world. We need to exercise mental empathy as much as emotional empathy to make better communication and bring the water level up for everyone.