Old and New Technology in the Land of None

ninthwave writes "The Guardian has this article on the adventures of piano tuners in the Amazon. I think it is a nice lesson in the age of technology to see the perceived hardships of using technology in areas where the natives are quite happy without. More impressive is the old wooden piano seems to survive better than the new synth but that is horse of a different colour."

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Not a hard choice

[Nevermore-Spoon]

I disagree whole heartedly! I think there is great beauty in this story.

And the choice between an incredible music instrument or the "luxary" of bug repellent?

I desire more out of life than a little reprieve from insects