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A lesson in humility from a robotic lawnmower

A reader reflects on ageing, humility and modern technology

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The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.
Wed Jun 03 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READ

Sir, – As I pass the ripe old age of 80, it is slowly dawning on me that my robotic lawnmower is more often right than I am. – Yours, etc,

P J MALONEY,

Cloneyheigue,

Westmeath.