And that's the point. What people do with their computers today requires far more resources than computers did in the late 90s. I'm sorry, but it's completely idiotic to believe that most people could get by with 256 - 512MB of RAM.

"Morally reprehensible" give me a break, you simply don't know what you're talking about. so just stop.

[–] spiderplant@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

My point is not that we should all go back to using old hardware right now with current the current way we use our tech because that is impossible.

My point is that the way we look at technology is wrong and the way we upgrade without real reason. The average person does not need a 4k camera, it does not make them a better photographer. I've used digital cameras with < 15 M sensors, the photos generally sufficed for family/holiday snaps and professional photography. Yet there will be people who have thrown out phones because they unnecessarily want the latest camera tech. Wait till people want 8k recording.

That perfectly working phone that was thrown out is an example of the e-waste I was talking about. Producing computers is not with out societal and environmental cost, and to throw perfectly serviceable machines is morally reprehensible. Current culture would agree with me that its not sustainable, but most people aren't ready to have to keep their device for 5+ years.