Grandpa 's Journey

  This morning turned out to be more meaningful than I expected. Around 9:30 am, a friend of Julie’s came over to our home. She is a senior, eager to learn, but like many others, a little hesitant when it comes to technology. Her main concern was her mobile phone—too many ads, constant alerts, even “virus warnings” popping up when watching YouTube. On top of that, there were unwanted apps installed, making the whole experience confusing and frustrating. We sat down together and went through her phone step by step. We removed suspicious apps, adjusted notification settings, and cleaned up unnecessary clutter. Slowly, her phone became simpler, quieter, and easier to use. You could see the relief on her face. But that was only the beginning. Introducing Something New: ChatGPT After fixing her phone, I showed her something new—ChatGPT. At first, she was curious but cautious. I could sense a bit of fear: “Will I press the wrong button?” “Will I break something?” “Is it co...