What are some things you think tech people presume others know, and know how to do? (lemm.ee)

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It's helpful to take a few steps back from time to time to reassess where we're each coming from on our knowledge of tech (or anything) to better communicate.

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[-] cerberus_cat@lemmy.world 29 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I work in an admin role in the construction industry. I regularly encounter seasoned engineers, project managers, and architects who don't know the difference between a website and an app, or how to scan a QR code.

But then I remember that they know how to build a house from scratch, and I don't. We're all good at different things.

[-] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Thank you for having such a lovely view on things

[-] hglman@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago

What do i get for knowing how to do both?

[-] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

I think a big part of my career was shaped by hell desk IT at my uni for a semester. I know this guy is smart. He has like a bazillion papers in things I can't even pronounce and a whole mess of awards and what have you. He can't figure out why his printer isn't working.

I am far from perfect but I do make an effort to remember, as you said, that human knowledge and abilities can vary so much.

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