[reacweb]

In my utopian world, I would like to edit the source code of my microwave so that it stops its annoying bips as soon as I open its door. I would love to remove the stupid nag screen that appears each time I start my nissan leaf.

I am not an electrician, but I can fix basic electric issues. Sometimes, I can fix broken furniture. I am a programmer and I can fix almost nothing.

When we can program, we are in control. I want to be in control of the objects I own, or at least to know that it is possible if I really want it. When I see all what already possible in the 90s with so simple computers, I do not think that the complexity is necessary.

[AstralStorm]

Sometimes you can... We did fix a few issues with a washing machine controller once.

But that took a lot of work on an undocumented software in machine code in 8051 and had the best tools.

The issue is that is not easily traceable from machine code representation. Even electronics are easier.