WTF?

I thought that technology was supposed to make life easier, free us from hassles. Has anyone else noticed that just the opposite is the case? The more you depend on new technology, the more unnecessary problems you have.

Oh crickey, did you put a spoon down the disposal AGAIN?

I was speaking of somewhat more advanced technology.

Much of my disgust is with the lack of operating standards. Anymore, when you get a new car you have to RTFM before you can DTFC. That's ludicrous. And don't even think about having an intuitive interface with a new computer.

Last night I was connecting my wife's phone to the new car the bank gave her to drive (it's a real POS but all expenses are paid by the bank). The steps needed to connect were very different from hew own car. The instructions in the manual (in 6-point type) were lacking in specificity. There are four sets of buttons on the steering wheel, lots of buttons on the console, and a touch screen which is not well-defined or intuitive. Example: "Press the Phone button." There are two buttons with a picture of a phone. Trial and error - mostly error.

So I started pondering which of all the new gadgets provide sufficient benefit to overcome the cost and hassle. Couldn't think of many.

PS: Had the garbage disposal removed. I had also removed the disposal in our old house. I don't like the damn things.

Your spoons thank you. In fact, they want to snuggle with you in bed.