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[-] dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 30 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Considering the discussion here around tech literacy, I'd like to share this insight: technology access is not technology literacy.

Many, many years ago, we could conflate the two and did so freely. Say, back before 2010 or so. Nowadays, everyone has a very powerful computing device in their pocket, but not everyone fully comprehends how it works. And unfortunately, concepts like digital securtiy, digital rights management, digital privacy, and so on, are still squarely in the literacy camp.

I can't say for sure what proportion of the population is in the full comprehension group, but I suspect it's still in the minority.

Automobiles are a great analogue of this: we're 100 years in and everyone is (still) not a mechanic, nor do they make decisions like one.

Even with access to the entire internet, search engines, discussion forums, etc. it's still tough to move the needle on politically charged IT issues. Education and awareness are key to solving all this. Generational differences and exposure to technology at different points in its evolution are not, and never will be, enough.

this post was submitted on 01 Jan 2024
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