The Last Quiet Thing (terrygodier.com)

The piece contrasts the reliability of a basic Casio F-91W with the constant upkeep demanded by modern smart devices, apps, and subscriptions. It argues that everyday technology has shifted from “done” products to ongoing relationships that offload maintenance and “support work” onto users, reinforced through blame-oriented tools like Screen Time. The author finds the most “luxurious” relief in wearing a watch that collects no data, updates never, and asks nothing.