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The Return of Buttons
- Rachel Plotnick was called a "rebuttonization expert" due to changing attitudes towards buttons.
- Touchscreens were popular, but now physical buttons are regaining popularity.
Tech Pendulum Swings
- Society tends to overuse new technologies, then rediscovers older technologies' value.
- Buttons, though old, offer advantages over touchscreens in certain contexts.
Early Button Marketing
- Early button adoption was fueled by the idea of effortless and automatic machine control.
- Buttons were marketed towards women and children as being easier than levers or cords.