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Old 12-03-2011, 07:29 PM
adman (Adam)
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Originally Posted by AstroGuy View Post
Yep, I also pointed this out to my uncle. I understand better textiles etc...Basically what you are saying is that the "quality' of life has improved.

Basically all items in the household though still have the same function, whether electricity was used or wood burners = same function, Hole in the ground or indoor Lavatory = same function etc.
Have you ever had a wood burning heater / stove? Its a lot of work. Chopping the firewood, carting it inside, lighting the fire and keeping it lit, carting out the ashes. Sure - you (kind of) achieve the same end result, but I would hardly equate it with central heating or a gas oven.

Likewise a 'hole in the ground' bred disease, was smelly, required a person to come around and cart away your sh** (I bet his quality of life wasn't the greatest), and was outside - not pleasant when you are in need of late night relief.

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Originally Posted by AstroGuy View Post
Only significant thing is TV & computer.
so now its a TV and a PC?

The question tries to separate technology from quality of life which is impossible, the two have progressed hand in hand. Many of the advances that led to you having a PC in your home have also gone towards making our lives easier, better and more enjoyable than they were in 1911.

Adam