Tech Progress and Vulnerable Users
RachelVT42 · x · 2026-07-11
The author reminds that when advancing technology, we should also consider those who struggle to adapt: the elderly, disabled, and parents with young children.
He acknowledges that some alternatives may remain on the market, but if affected groups are a minority, those options might not last; yet these people still need to fulfill basic needs like buying food. He envisions 'affordable robot butlers' in the future as a potential comprehensive solution.
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