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Wondering if new tech is making us forget the basics
I was fixing an old desktop and remembered how we USED to swap parts manually to diagnose issues. Today, diagnostic software does most of the work in minutes. On one hand, this is FASTER and lets us help more people. On the other hand, I fear we're not learning the deep hardware knowledge that comes from hands-on work. It feels like we're trading skill for speed. Do you think this shift is good for the trade in the long run? Let's debate!
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thomas_butler141mo ago
You said "trading skill for speed" and I just read a piece about how this is happening in car repair too. All the computer tools are GREAT for quick fixes, but guys who only use them often can't handle a weird mechanical failure. That DEEP hardware knowledge you mentioned is what lets you solve problems when the software gives up. We CAN'T let speed make us lose the skills that actually let us think and fix things.
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simonm671mo ago
But is this really a huge issue? I mean @thomas_butler14, I get your worry, but idk if we're actually losing key skills for good. Maybe it's just me, but modern tools fix most things so fast that deep knowledge isn't needed every day. When a weird problem pops up, sure, you need someone with that know-how, but how often does that happen? And isn't it normal for some people to focus on quick repairs while others learn the hard stuff? We might just be changing how we work, not really losing our ability to think and fix things.
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jessel351mo ago
Used to think new tools were enough, but when they fail you really need those old skills.
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