🌏 Asia May 17, 2026 · Victor Barreiro Jr.

[Tech Thoughts] When your grandmother makes you see the limits – and wonders – of technology

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[Tech Thoughts] When your grandmother makes you see the limits – and wonders – of technology
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My grandmother Leticia was not a technology-inclined person, but she was strong-willed and kind enough to teach you things if you were inclined to learn something from her and willing to ask.



I remember one of the earliest things she taught me as a child was how to sew by hand. With enough thread and a needle, I learned I could repair a sock tear, or turn a bunch of unused socks into a makeshift rag.



Socks-to-ragmaking is a simple skill I learned quickly in the short sessions I had with h

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