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Feeling 'too old' for new technology is striking younger people too

Original: I've heard "I don't know any of this technology, I'm getting old" a few times lately, including from people younger than

A growing sentiment is circulating online: people saying they no longer understand new technology and are 'getting old'. A widely shared observation notes the phrase is now coming from people younger than the speaker, who argues that curiosity has no expiration date. The remark is prompting discussion about whether rapid tech change, including AI tools and shifting interfaces, is making even digital-native generations feel left behind.

Why now: Fast-moving technology changes, especially AI, are making people of all ages feel out of touch

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• I've heard "I don't know any of this technology, I'm getting old" a few times lately, including from people younger than me. It makes me tilt my head. Curiosity doesn't have an expiration date, and shiny buttons shouldn't talk us out of wondering what's underneath. New post on… · DruidSmith · 5

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