The fall of Twitter has unexpectedly elevated LinkedIn's status as a social media platform. The article highlights insights from several thinkers on the complexities of technology and our understanding of it. Simon Wardley warns against building systems without grasping their underlying mechanics, emphasizing that many frameworks, like Ruby on Rails, obscure these details. Adam Jacob acknowledges the transformative impact of AI on software development, which often distances developers from the foundational principles of their tools. Bruce Perens points out that the complexity of modern CPU architectures and operating systems creates a gap in understanding among software developers. They may have flawed mental models of how these systems function. Louis Bucciarelli's observations from 1994 resonate today: the intricate layers involved in technologies like telephony mean that no single person can fully comprehend how everything operates. This partial understanding of complex systems isn't new, but the rise of AI may exacerbate it, making the divide between users and the technology they use even more pronounced. The article reflects on a national conference where a sociologist revealed that less than 20% of people understand how their telephone works, prompting deeper questions about our grasp of technology. It challenges readers to consider the limits of their own knowledge about everyday devices, whether phones or computers, and how this ignorance affects our relationship with technology.