Objects should shut the fuck up
9 months ago
- #rant
- #design
- #technology
- The author's car has a dual-tank system (gas and LPG) to save money, but the loud beeps and full-screen alerts for low LPG are disruptive and unsafe.
- The car's alarm system for non-critical issues (like low LPG) is excessive, especially when gasoline is still available for long-distance driving.
- The author criticizes unnecessary noise in household appliances, such as washing machines and dryers, which have loud, unconfigurable alerts.
- Kitchen appliances, like hotplates, also have loud alarms for minor issues, which the author finds unnecessary and irritating.
- A baby monitor that beeps when turned on defeats its purpose by potentially waking the child it's meant to monitor.
- Positive examples include a silent dishwasher, a fridge with a faint door-ajar alert, and an ebook reader that doesn't produce sound.
- The author advocates for quieter, more thoughtful design in electronics, prioritizing user control over default noise.