Are you more of an 'innovator' or a laggard' when it comes to new things and ideas, especially dealing with technology. ?

[Bricealan]

I bought my first Tesla, nearly 10 years ago, and never had any doubts about the technology, built into the vehicle, and am looking to buy a new 2026 Plaid, with 1020 horse power. Never owned such a powerful vehicle, and it accelerates faster than a Lamborghini.

I never felt like an "Innovator' until now, as I was not hesitant with accepting this new technology... are you an innovator or a Laggard?

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4 mo

P. S. The top speed for the Tesla Plaid is 200 MPh - and I will NEVER see that !!!

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4 mo

I confess, I was only an 'innovator' with the electric car... all other types of new technology, I do tend to avoid. I set up my new printer ONCE and when it went off-line I gave up with regard to D/Loading a Driver'

[Lliam]

Laggard.

I don't care about the latest super duper innovations. If I have something old that works, I stick with it. Mechanical things were built to last.

I did adopt 4 track, 8 track, cassette, CD, VHS and DVD technology when those things came out. They were all cool but had their flaws.

In the '80s, I won a big screen, rear projection TV and had it for many years. When it eventually broke, I bought my first flat screen. When that broke, I bought the 60" Samsung that I have now. But when I watch movies, I tether it to whatever device I'm using and don't use wireless.
I don't give a fuck about Blu-ray or surround sound.

My MacBook Air is almost 6 years old.
I use an i8 phone.
Again, as long as they work well for my purposes, I'm not interested in "upgrading".

I prefer mechanical cars. Computers in cars just to haywire. I trust cars that can be repaired by mechanics.
I did have a Prius hybrid for several years to save on gas.
Now I have a 2010 Rav4 Limited 6 cyl, 4WD, fully loaded with 118,000 miles. It's in great shape. I've had it for 5 years. Yeah, it has computers. I'll admit that I love modern conveniences in cars like electric windows, AC, air bags, etc. But I wouldn't have a car that had a computer monitor on the dash or too many electronics that can fail and prevent the car from running.

I abhor the idea of SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology). I don't want my activities monitored and controlled. I don't have a SMART car or any SMART stuff in my house.

So I'll stick with low-tech. Although I'll admit that some modern innovations have greatly improved quality of life. It's not like I'm a Luddite or anything.

[Anonymous]

Depends on what kind of technology, sometimes I'm an innovator, sometimes I'm a laggard.

[Opinion Owner]

Thanks for the MHO

[sage2021]

I'm a Laggard - I lag behind in the technology world. Part of the reason is because I am just not tech savvy.
As far as cars go... my favorite cars are the muscle cars. Gimme an older Dodge Charger and I am happy. But I do wish I still had my cherry 🍒 '73 Chevy Nova.
I know that they've come out with some pretty cool appliances (counter top and the bigger ones) that make cooking easier to say the least. But if I can warm up my coffee ☕️ every morning by pressing the 1 and start, that's all I need to know.

[purplepoppy]

Laggard, i prefer to let others discover the faults of new technology. Give things a couple of years to see what versions the best.

[Dongie]

I'm a laggard all the way.