I realize this makes me sound very old. I am a very curious person and want to continously develop and adapt.

Some trends might not be improvements, but some might be.

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[–] 19 points 2 months ago (1 child)

Ask them what their 6-7 favorite features are

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  • [–] 15 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    It's quite easy actually. You just need to spend 90% of your day watching TikTok. /s

    Seriously though what do you mean by this? Most young people 'tech trends' are just capitalism fucking them over, the screen time of gen z and gen A is insane. There is nothing interesting going on there, all the cool stuff is here on lemmy: Linux, open source, AI without the billionaire hype etc.

    I'm a member of the younger generation myself and I don't understand why people so many people don't see it as a leach on their lives, maybe it's my neurodivergence that makes me have a different perspective.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago* (1 child)

    I will add onto this and say that new trends in general spread through ads for younger generation.

    Just using an adblock makes me feel disconnected at times because idk what new movie or app my friends are talking about.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago (11 children)
  • [–] [S] 6 points 2 months ago (10 children)

    Sending voice instead of text to friends

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  • [–] 11 points 2 months ago

    Counterpoint: the only people who do that in my sphere are kids calling their helicopter parents on smart watches that already have gps ok them, or old folks who aren't that comfortable typing or don't care that others around them may not want to listen to them dictate a message.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 months ago (5 children)

    ah yes.

    a phone call with extra steps.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 months ago (4 children)

    An asynchronous phone call I don't have to bother about right away. So with all negativities about voice messages, at least they're better than a phone call πŸ‘

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago

    I mean, they serve a purpose and I'm sure sight impaired people use it well...but I live in a country where in speak the language as a second, learning it lateer in life than is useful and goddamn if I don't prefer texts I can clarify with a translation app.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

    don't. most people probably need less technology in their lives, not more.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    true, but for getting a job, it is quite important to be "up to date" woth the field of work. think of what happens to people that are closer to retiring, they're seen as "obsolete" because of this

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago

    hi, young person here. stuff my 'techie' friends talk about are at best the latest apple iphone/macbook or LLM stuff which is quite boring. honestly there's nothing interesting in tech these days so that's probably why.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    I got you fam.

    YouTube. I know. That's the millennial in me talking but I'm serious.

    Don't use it how it's given to you. Don't click suggested videos, use Freetube or Newpipe.

    Don't let "The Algorithm" tell you what's interesting, find it. Subscribe to it.

    Build your feed by specifically finding and subscribing to channels you trust and care about.

    Cultivate your interests. Surround yourself with the news, stories, and goofy nonsense that relate to your particular goals.

    This is what I do. I can't use the internet like y'all do. I remember the old ways.

    I can suggest channels if you're interested.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    not OP but i'm curious of your channel recommendations. please share some :)

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Oh man I I have a list:

    Ben Jordan - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCshObcm-nLhbu8MY50EZ5Ng

    • Basically a guy who has been doing some badass stuff with tech

    Computerphile - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-y-6csu5WGm29I7JiwpnA

    • a oldie but a goodie, which delves into various computer related topics

    Fireship - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBjURrPoezykLs9EqgamOA

    • Short form high information density videos about both various frameworks and paradigms, as well as current events

    KRAZAM - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBVkKoOAr3ajSdFFLp13_A

    • mostly skits that are relatable to people that work in the tech industry

    Michael Reeves - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtHaxi4GTYDpJgMSGy7AeSw

    • a goofy kid making weird shit with code

    Primer - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKzJFdi57J53Vr_BkTfN3uQ

    • simulations and introduction to ai algorithms

    TechLinked - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeeFfhMcJa1kjtfZAGskOCA

    • tech news

    The PrimeTime - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUyeluBRhGPCW4rPe_UvBZQ

    • tech news and deep dives (podcasts)

    Tom Scott - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBa659QWEk1AI4Tg--mrJ2A

    • a lot of his more recent stuff is more science communicator-ish, but his old videos are great in terms of giving you context on hard computer problems
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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    I generally assume these days it’s AI-reliant/adjacent and remain in my Luddite cave.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    It's honestly like popular memes and anything that is "viral". Best way to keep up is likely Instagram and Tiktok? However, this may also result in a ton of stupid videos as well.

    I also learned what a millenial pause was last year. This site coincidentally has a lot of GenZ slang. Is that what you are referring to? Their slang or their content?

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  • [+] -6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 child)

    How to keep up to date with tech trends among younger people?

    I don't want to hurt people on purpose but I feel it a diservice If i don't say this. The trends of young people are the result of over socialisation (conformity) and the passing down of beta cuck tradition from their loser ass parents. I farted now breath that in thats the new trend. The downvotes make me so horney. You are a dominated people. Grow up be better adults. you make me sick. "Functional unemployment" nearing 25% in U.S., analysis finds You have been blessed by my mere presence on this platform. Repect yourselves and grow up.

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  • [–] -3 points 2 months ago*

    keep em cumming turds. I grow stronger everyday. Your hatred sustains me. πŸ‘Ή I am trying to snap you out of your learned helplessness. If I have to be a vilian then so be it. GROW THE FUCK UP

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