You forgot, “Copilot is mother, Copilot is father”. I suppose it’s an obscure reference now.

Anecdotal evidence is misleading. You need to look at the large scale productivity statistics.

The company I worked for during the pandemic was strongly behind work in office culture because they believed it was better for productivity. By the time restrictions were lifted, they said to their surprise productivity increased, so they let people continue working from home.

The call back to the office is about justifying lease expenses they are stuck with for up to 10 years, plus perception of control issues in managers. You see, if they can’t verify you are working directly, then they assume you are slacking even if the work is being completed. Their surveilance is much more complete in an environment they control, too.

Indeed, and even the turnips require soil that helps them grow. The Amish are experts at land management without chemicals. We take such poor care of our land that most nonprofessional farming will take years of land work just to get a useful yield.

And yet, we still have analog clocks all around us. Seems to me we should know his to use them… Unlike a sextant.

Still, knowing what those things are and how they work just might be useful if something similar becomes important for some reason.

Those things should be known by at least enough of the population to bring them back and use them if everything goes apocalyptic.

If things start falling apart, I’m throwing in with the Amish.

Yep, it seems to be the new American Way. I have one analog clock in our family room and I periodically ask my son the time. He’s not always right, but he’s pretty good.

I’m genX. I take him camping, hiking, biking and show him the plants and objects he can use when he needs them. Some of it sticks.

When society forgets the basic skills, a simple shock can bring it down. Permanently.

I’m 57. It ain’t just young americans (cue Bowie song)

With added sexual excitement to keep things interesting?

Yes, this is a case of the stupid causing horrific collateral damage

Another angry upvote for you.

Angry upvote. This is the case when they are serious about it. See my other comment for how I feel Texas approaches it.

It is because of who is running Texas. We don’t believe them. It’s either kabuki, or a means to extract something from the corporations while blowing smoke up our asses.

Yes, I couldn’t find one when my old LG from 2012 died. I did not activate wifi, added TV antenna. I already have Chromecast TV so I’m tracked enough, thanks.

Since this is Texas, I’m predicting the suit will be settled once they secure a contract that ensures they get copies of every collection in Texas, indexed by name, address, and if available, SSN in perpetuity.