Quote by James Fallows

Over the eons I've been a fan of, and sucker for, each latest automated system to 'simplify' and 'bring order to' my life. Very early on this led me to the beautiful-and-doomed Lotus Agenda for my DOS computers, and Actioneer for the early Palm.

Over the eons I've been a fan of, and sucker for, each lates

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their tendency to embrace and be captivated by various automated systems throughout their life. Each time a new system promises to simplify and organize their life, they become an avid supporter, despite the ultimate realization that these systems are often promising more than they can deliver. They specifically mention two examples, Lotus Agenda for DOS computers and Actioneer for early Palm devices, acknowledging their initial allure and subsequent failure. The quote suggests a repeated pattern of being drawn to the potential benefits of automated systems, only to be disappointed by their limitations.

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