Swedish columnist Alien expresses annoyance with increasingly “helpful” technology. Both cars and headphones, he notes, presume to know better than he does. This suggests a growing trend of devices anticipating and attempting to fulfill users' needs – often without success. Alien’s complaint highlights a tension between technological advancement and personal agency. He feels his autonomy is undermined by technology’s constant interventions. The piece gently satirizes the presumption of modern tech, questioning whether “smart” devices are genuinely intelligent or simply intrusive. It prompts reflection on the balance between convenience and control in our digitally driven lives.