Why WE Love/Hate Technology

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Eighteen months ago, I bought a new SUV.  It wasn’t the top of the line “high tech” model but it met all my needs and more.

The problem I ran into was, I never took time to read the manual on how to operate all the fancy new electronics that are now standard in most cars.

The way I see it is, cars are basically a means of transportation, Right?  You know, getting us from point A to point B?

Turns out I’m way behind the times when it comes to “auto-technology.”  That was proven when, (after driving my car for over 1 ½ years) I finally figured out how to use the Bluetooth…and that happened by accident.

Another thing that drove me crazy was when I tried to use Google maps for directions.

What a disaster.

I programmed in the address and listened to the nice lady give me instructions on where to go.  Everything seemed fine.

But then I made a wrong turn.

The pleasant lady turned into a psycho and repeatedly told me to “make a U-turn at the next light and….”

After about 5 or 6 times of hearing “Make a U-turn,” I found myself screaming at the console, “I MADE THE U-TURN SO SHUT UP, LADY.”

What made it worse, I couldn’t figure out how to stop her from correcting me (and we all know how guys hate being told how to drive).  So, I pulled over and turned the car off.

Has this ever happened to you?  (Or am I just out of touch?)

My question was answered when my son showed me (in about 5 minutes) how simple it was to operate.

My point is, I love how technology gives us so many conveniences we never had before.  However, if you don’t understand how to use it, you’ll be frustrated by it.

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