I still have that joy in my heart and on my server

Pretty shallow analysis. Doesn't account or what sectors the new jobs are occurring or account for the extended length of unemployment many are experiencing or underemployment. If only he had asked chat GPT, it would have provided more context and nuance than a single chart.

I have! Do it everyday as a program coordinator and you have an incredibly pessimistic view. Is it challenging and do many need continued resources? Yes, but I see seniors learn and embrace new technology as they want/need every day. LA has some amazing digital literacy programs, along with free devices.

I have too. You misunderstood me. I find it to be a worthwhile endeavor. I’m not pessimistic, I’m realistic about the ways in which the deck is stacked against seniors in this department. That’s why my UX work is singularly focused in accessibility. But that’s also why I don’t begrudge an old person for saying enough is enough. And I don’t think that living a lo-fi life should marginalize you.

Who's paying for our Marshall Plan? That'll be nice.

Is this when the asshat oligarchs rush in to "save" us at the low low cost of our privacy and dignity?

Maybe there's a crypto for that.

People enjoy the comfort of consistent food and housing. People also enjoy serving their community. Working helps provide that. So for folks to be willing to sacrifice their security and comfort to get to the horizon of the new day with greater leisure time, it can be scary for many. Especially when you have to make a leap of belief that AI is a magic wand changing your world for the better. Is that supported by the evidence? It's quite the leap in belief and life change. Hesitancy seems appropriate to me.

I agree. While overall not my favorite, Asteroid City was definitely his most emotional impactful film for me.

Final scenes had me bawling.

AP reported yesterday they are often running without any lights at all.

I manage a Digital Literacy Program for seniors. This is a great idea. But for example, most seniors I work with are total beginners. Simply getting to signing up for an udemy course and figuring out player controls on this course are pretty big obstacles.

The long running "Easy Tablet Help for Seniors" is much simpler and free.

Sorry! Don't want to discourage your work though!

Can you share resources which you feel are the most useful for a beginner? I've been looking for course material for my mother.

Overall, Senior Planet from AARP has some great resources. They even run support groups for victims of fraud. https://seniorplanet.org/on-demand/

Generations is pretty good if not a little dated but all free. http://www.generationsonline.com/

Drive your learning is great collaboration between AT&T and Digitunity. I'm uncertain if every course is free but I'm really loving their cybersecurity lessons. http://www.driveyourlearning.org/

Oasis has some great videos as well. Again, I appreciate their safety lessons. https://connections.oasisnet.org/Safety/

Dishwasher at my bar here in Sonoma County CA...make 25$ plus tips...which usually is at least another 10 per hour up to 30....

We can't survive without a strong happy disher

What does a drink at your bar cost? It must be incredible -- may 15 USD minimum. If you paying a dishwasher that much money, you must be paying other staff plenty as well.