The Cloudcast

New Technologies are Difficult to Explain

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Jan 29, 2023
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ANECDOTE

First-Time Tesla Rental Surprise

  • Aaron rented a Tesla Model 3 at night and discovered he didn't know how to operate core functions.
  • He needed staff guidance to unlock, start, and drive the unfamiliar car.
INSIGHT

Know Your Audience's Baseline

  • Presenters must assess the audience's prior experiences before introducing new technology.
  • Mismatched context forces listeners to mentally switch and blocks understanding early in a talk.
ANECDOTE

Keys, Cards, And Hidden Controls

  • The Hertz agent handed Aaron a card instead of a key and explained swiping it to unlock and start the Tesla.
  • Aaron describes unfamiliar controls like hidden park and nontraditional gear selectors that confused him.
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