Should we be doing more to preserve older technology?

[Mystic Mock]

I probably haven't explained it very well tbf.

But should we be teaching our children at Schools how to use older stuff that isn't just about using a computer of some kind?

For example how to use a Typewriter or knowing how to write things down on a piece of paper using a pen? Because I do believe that Schools mainly have kids using computers for nearly all of their lessons nowadays, which is understandable tbf.

But am I the only one that thinks with the rise of stuff like AI etc, that we need to be making sure that future generations know how to use older stuff, just in case the more modern technology stopped being available for whatever reason?

I know that it's a bit of a boomer thread lol, but I am big on preservation of old technology or stuff in general, I think that it's important for society.

[Kate!]

A firm yes. I see where you are coming from. It is important to have these life skills still.

[Zizu]

Don’t get your hopes up

Many high schools are even ditching exercise books and pens/pencils - all replaced by ipads

On those schools - every year 7 pupil is given ( loaned for 5 years) a brand new iPad on day one.

[Redway]

I do love a good typewriter, but is it strictly necessary to use one in 2025?

[joeysteele]

Yes, would be my answer

[arista]

Yes Mock

Look how Turntables are being sold
for LP's

But I myself avoid LP's


and buy a 24-bit CD
SHM CD or Blu spec CD,both above 24bit

LP's have No Upgrades

[Livia]

We're all far too reliant on tech and it is prone to problems, breaking down, being hacked... Problems are regular yet we're still going digital in every aspect of our lives. God forbid there's ever a solar flare. More than that though, there are written records that go back beyond the Doomsday book, the Egyptians were writing stuff on papyrus that we can still read, there are historical documents written on vellum, you can see the original Magna Carta. Our history is written. In the past couple of decades paper records have been digitised then destroyed because we have a total reliance on technology that changes from minute to minute. I have floppy disks in my drawer still that no one can read because the technology is
obsolete. I can't imagine the written history that is already gone forever.

[bots]

There are obviously core skills that need to continue to be taught. Once that is achieved, it shouldn't matter what technology is then available to assist

[Livia]

I worry about AI. I worry that it's all moving too fast.

I've seen Terminator, you know... And 2001.

[bots]

I worry about AI. I worry that it's all moving too fast.

I've seen Terminator, you know... And 2001.

AI is fantastic in certain areas. I now use AI every day and wouldn't be without it and i was a huge sceptic in the past

[Livia]

AI is fantastic in certain areas. I now use AI every day and wouldn't be without it and i was a huge sceptic in the past

Until one fateful day... "I'm sorry bots, I can't do that...".

[bots]

Until one fateful day... "I'm sorry bots, I can't do that...".

it's like everything in life, it depends on how you use it. I use AI as a companion in problem-solving a lot and when you get it to explain it's reasoning, you learn along the way. It's actually a really good educational tool if it's used properly

[Livia]

it's like everything in life, it depends on how you use it. I use AI as a companion in problem-solving a lot and when you get it to explain it's reasoning, you learn along the way. It's actually a really good educational tool if it's used properly

I guess that's the thing, if it's used properly. I don't doubt that it's a wonderful thing in the right hands, but not everyone's like you. The Internet should be a wonderful thing, but it seems to be used largely for calling people names, creating fake news, hacking people's accounts, stalking people... I guess the technology is an amazing thing, it's humans I don't trust.

[Beso]

No not at all..

[Livia]

What about 99 Red Balloons? We have been warned...

[emseateng2014]

old tech is sometimes good

[Mystic Mock]

A firm yes. I see where you are coming from. It is important to have these life skills still.

Thanks Kate.:wavey:

I know that I'm not the best at explaining stuff, so I'm happy that you can see where I'm coming from.

[Mystic Mock]

I do love a good typewriter, but is it strictly necessary to use one in 2025?

It's not as necessary imo as knowing how to write with a Pen and Paper.

But I do think that for people like myself who have really bad handwriting, it can be a good substitute without having to worry about an Internet connection.

Or if you're wanting to have a private chat with someone, and you don't have to fear about those conversations being hacked.

I do love Computers (we wouldn't have TIBB or Video Games without it) but I don't want the Human race to be too dependent on stuff like iPads and Mobile Phones, because it can then be open to abuse in numerous ways.