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I often feel like a dinosaur. I don't get the technology…

“I often feel like a dinosaur. I don't get the technology thing at all. I was on the Internet not long ago for Barnes and Noble, and people were ringing up from all over the world - Australia, Canada, France. I experienced it as an informal chat, which was pleasant, but I couldn't quite take it in…” quote by Doris Lessing
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“I often feel like a dinosaur. I don't get the technology thing at all. I was on the Internet not long ago for Barnes and Noble, and people were ringing up from all over the world - Australia, Canada, France. I experienced it as an informal chat, which was pleasant, but I couldn't quite take it in. It had a strong element of unreality. I can't be bothered to switch to a computer at my age, though I might get along with e-mail, which sounds appealing.”

Doris Lessing

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Feeling out of touch with modern tech can create a sense of alienation and nostalgia for simpler times.

In simple terms: Feeling behind on technology.

Key Takeaway

Embrace small digital tools gradually.

Themes

technology age alienation

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

personal cautionary

When to use this quote

  • learning email
  • online shopping
  • virtual communication

Key Concepts

digital literacy generational gap adaptation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you ease into new tech?
  • What small step feels most manageable?
A Different Perspective

Resistance to change can limit access to benefits.

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