Author decries 'idiotic' technology, citing frustrating car wash experiences

Finnish author Mikko Kalajoki has voiced his strong dissatisfaction with modern technology, specifically citing the frustrations encountered with automatic car washes. Kalajoki, who has been using automatic car washes for about two decades, finds the current digital systems to be "idiotic."

He reminisces about a simpler time 20 years ago when one would simply go to a gas station cashier to pay for a car wash. Today, however, the process is almost entirely managed through automated machines and smartphone applications, a shift he finds increasingly cumbersome and prone to failure.

Kalajoki's critique highlights a common sentiment among consumers who feel overwhelmed or annoyed by overly complex or poorly implemented technological solutions. The article uses his experience as a springboard to explore the irritations that smart technology can present in everyday life.

As part of the piece, Helsingin Sanomat invites its readers to share their own experiences with frustrating technology, opening a dialogue about the practical challenges and drawbacks of our increasingly digitized world.

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Can it be more advanced stupidity?