What’s a “techie”? | Seth’s Weblog

A buddy’s e-mail mentioned, “I do know a lot of my readers aren’t techies and also you’re considering of placing this article apart…”

We must always get clear about what we’re speaking about after we say “techie.”

I’m going to argue that entails a mix of two issues:

1. You give expertise the advantage of the doubt. You assume that it’s fascinating, or maybe benign and even helpful.
2. You’re excited about what’s new. You don’t should be pushed to ask concerning the subsequent tech factor.

However somebody who says, “I’m not a techie” may really be saying, “I’m willfully uninformed.” They could be saying, “I don’t give tech the advantage of the doubt and it’s uncomfortable for me to maintain up with it… however by giving into these emotions, I’m deliberately falling behind.”

Some folks go for a run even after they don’t really feel prefer it, as a result of they understand that maintaining match is a part of the deal. Some go to the opera or a blues membership or expose themselves to tradition that isn’t a straightforward match, as a result of they comprehend it makes them extra helpful, extra fascinating or just extra alive.

I believe we’ve lengthy handed the purpose the place an energetic skilled can merely select to not perceive how tech works.

You’re a person otherwise you’re getting used. Finest to know which.