Thanks a lot Dev. If you look at who is driving vinyl, digicam sales, it is gen-z. If you ponder about who is really bullish about more screens or more automation, it is millennials, not genZ. Gen Z of course tries things first, but they are a lot more conscious.
We shortlisted cars basis engine configuration and then in the next shortlisting, moved to what we wanted and did not want inside the car, and eventually had to compromise.
We got 2 screens when all we wanted was something like a DIN1/DIN2 radio. So now we listen to the radio whilst the screen promises to do a lot more.
Thankfully the speaker volume button is a rotart know. The AirCon controls are also rotary and simple. But we got a sunroof we did not need. Though there is no way to open the rear hatch from inside (which is good, actually, I have always wanted to know what they check when they open the boot)
We have push-button starter. We had pull knob starter in our Ambassador as recenently as the mid-70s.
My choices were reduced because I insisted on seat height adjustment. But they pushed alloy wheels - luckily I found a variant with steel wheel rims and better tyres designed to handle the additional weight.
I want simpler cars but we don't want to take the keys out of our pockets.
I expect plenty of brands to bring back “time capsule” collections as people yearn for a time when technology was less of a driving force in their lives.
What products do you think will benefit the most from this shift. Which categories do you think people will actively want less AI / fewer features in over the next few years?
This post feels weird but is spot on.
I have noticed among my peers that smart watches are bullshit, need to charge it daily.
This highlights the shift of the millenials from the new age tech to simple stuff that aren't the extractors.
However among the Genz I still think that we are always excited about the new stuff which comes around.
Don't you think that it is also the age factor into play?
Thanks a lot Dev. If you look at who is driving vinyl, digicam sales, it is gen-z. If you ponder about who is really bullish about more screens or more automation, it is millennials, not genZ. Gen Z of course tries things first, but they are a lot more conscious.
Amazing Post, I also wrote on something similar, if you would like to check it out.
https://dyuti.substack.com/p/i-prefer-technology-that-does-less
Echo your thoughts here. Smarter doesn't mean better for us!
We shortlisted cars basis engine configuration and then in the next shortlisting, moved to what we wanted and did not want inside the car, and eventually had to compromise.
We got 2 screens when all we wanted was something like a DIN1/DIN2 radio. So now we listen to the radio whilst the screen promises to do a lot more.
Thankfully the speaker volume button is a rotart know. The AirCon controls are also rotary and simple. But we got a sunroof we did not need. Though there is no way to open the rear hatch from inside (which is good, actually, I have always wanted to know what they check when they open the boot)
We have push-button starter. We had pull knob starter in our Ambassador as recenently as the mid-70s.
My choices were reduced because I insisted on seat height adjustment. But they pushed alloy wheels - luckily I found a variant with steel wheel rims and better tyres designed to handle the additional weight.
I want simpler cars but we don't want to take the keys out of our pockets.
True sir, a balance is hard to strike these days. You want all the safety features without the overcomplication of tech inside.
I expect plenty of brands to bring back “time capsule” collections as people yearn for a time when technology was less of a driving force in their lives.
What products do you think will benefit the most from this shift. Which categories do you think people will actively want less AI / fewer features in over the next few years?