Updated On: 10 June, 2018 06:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
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Illustration/ Uday Mohite
So, here's my thing. I'm fascinated by the idea of technology. Largely because I have no idea how to use it — meaning when a Millennial tells me, "I read books on Kindle" I want to say, "reading a book means you turn a page, and not scroll downwards." I don't want to sound fuddy duddy — but crucially, I can't wrap my head around the concept of an app. Meaning, I appreciate the idea of apps, which is to make life simpler, but when it replaces life itself, then thoda confusion happens.
Like, I'm interested — does the 'i' in iPad stand for idiot or intelligent? Do smartphones make people dumb or cleverer? And, therefore, why is everything an app today? I want to meditate, tune my guitar, feed my cat, talk to my dog, repair my car, change my shoe laces, go for a jog, or talk to my neighbour. Everything has an app for help.