'Are we the last generation that knows how computers work?' post strikes a chord
JacquesThibs · x · 2026-10-04
A viral post captures a generational loop: 'When I was young I fixed my parents' computer and now that I'm older I fix computers for my kids. Are we the only generation that knows how computers work?' The quip resonated widely, highlighting how the generation in between grew up troubleshooting machines while younger users grow up with devices that 'just work' — and an AI era that may make hands-on understanding obsolete.
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