Simplicity is about automation. Take the toaster, for example. Why should I have to press the lever to start the toasting? It should simply start itself whenever it detects a toast being dropped into the slot. What other products would you like to see more intelligent? http://www.livesimplicity.com/topics/simplicity-is-automation 2007-04-30T09:30:15Z peon http://www.livesimplicity.com/users/peon http://www.livesimplicity.com/topics/simplicity-is-automation#comment1 2007-02-22T22:57:43Z idesign http://www.livesimplicity.com/users/idesign I've always been bothered by automobiles maintenance. Why does it have to be so cryptic to find out what is wrong with my car? Generally, when I see that a light has gone off (for example "service engine soon"), why can't the car just tell me exactly what the problem is? It always takes a mechanic and $100 worth of labor costs for him to simply use a special piece of equipment to tell me what's wrong. The car should update me automatically on issues and even give me reminders on when i need maintenance. http://www.livesimplicity.com/topics/simplicity-is-automation#comment2 2007-02-25T04:40:15Z JBonnin http://www.livesimplicity.com/users/jbonnin idesign, I think you have given one of the best examples of automation making our lives easier! In respect to the toaster above on the other hand, I guess that said item would become much more expensive and also more complicated to use in a family's household, where each member wants his/her toast cooked to a different degree. Just simpler to turn a button having set it each time it will be used. http://www.livesimplicity.com/topics/simplicity-is-automation#comment3 2007-02-25T04:41:34Z JBonnin http://www.livesimplicity.com/users/jbonnin In respect to the toaster above on the other hand, I guess that said item would become much more expensive and also more complicated to use in a family's household, where each member wants his/her toast cooked to a different degree. Just simpler to turn a button than having to set it each time it will be used. http://www.livesimplicity.com/topics/simplicity-is-automation#comment4 2007-02-25T04:48:04Z JBonnin http://www.livesimplicity.com/users/jbonnin idesign, I think you have given one of the best examples of automation making our lives easier! In respect to the toaster above on the other hand, I guess that said item would become much more expensive and also more complicated to use in a family's household, where each member wants his/her toast cooked to a different degree. Just simpler to turn a button than having to set it each time it will be used.