I bought a posture-correcting back strap and it reminded me of something. Physical therapists will say it’s unnecessary, but I think it’s only because they think the strap takes away their job.
I saved hundreds of thousands by not going to physical therapy and instead learned how to maintain good posture with a ten-thousand-forint strap. Just like how programmers all hate on ChatGPT for understandable reasons because they’re afraid it will replace them 😀 Or web designers who badmouth WordPress 😁 I also saved money by installing WordPress and necessary plugins myself for free instead of hiring a web programmer in a number of cases, just like for this blog.
I think all three inventions are real blessings, but they think they’re just useless crap. Nowadays, there are many practical things you can use for free, replacing professionals and avoiding being ripped off by anyone who can. Of course, for more serious and specific things, or for things that do not yet have a user-friendly smart solution, you need professionals.
I believe that the democratization of knowledge and technology has enabled people to take control of their lives and become more self-sufficient. With the abundance of online resources and tutorials, anyone can learn new skills and solve problems without relying on experts all the time.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that professionals are obsolete or unnecessary. Some tasks require specialized knowledge, expertise, and experience that only professionals can provide. For instance, if you need a complex surgery, you wouldn’t rely on a YouTube tutorial or a DIY manual to do it yourself. You would seek out a qualified surgeon who has the skills, training, and equipment to perform the procedure safely and effectively.