SMRTR TechMay 21, 2025Medium

Being Dragged Kicking and Screaming into the Future

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An early telephone answering machine in 1970 fascinated one family but frustrated Grandpa. While the family eagerly gathered to hear messages, Grandpa refused to talk to a "goddam robot," slamming down the phone. This generational divide highlights differing attitudes towards new technology adoption, showing how some embrace innovation while others resist change.

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