People
We are stuck with technology when what we really want is just stuff that works.
— Douglas Adams • The Salmon of Doubt
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
People say they want technology, but what they really want is things that simply work. The speaker points out the gap between the shiny idea and everyday reliability, suggesting we get stuck with gadgets and complexity when a dependable result is all anyone is after.
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