After seeing the various Commodore keyboards in Alien: Romulus I'm wondering if these ones from Silo existed in the past too.
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Based on the key layout and shape of some of the keys, it definitely looks vintage.
Silo spoiler!
Considering the silos were built in the 2030s, I’m not sure why they would use a retro keyboard. Or any retro technology. I get that they’re going for an “antique” look, because the silos are 250 years old at this point, but they could have just aged modern technology. I mean, the frickin suit helmets have a flat screen in them, why would they be using CRT monitors??I kind of like the retro look. Considering the equipment in the silo needed to last hundreds of years, the retro look makes it seem more durable.
Which is weird because modern LCDs with LEDs will outlast a CRT.
And how often do they get fixed when they do break?
I think the show decision is mostly for the aesthetic, but also I get it.
If they have the manufacturing to build crts they can have the manufacturing to build LCD screens.
Those computers need microprocessors. If you can make microprocessors you can make LEDs.
Magnification beyond certain point is forbidden in the pact, I don’t know how the residents of the silo could repair modern computers.
They are kept “in the past” both in technology and knowledge.
Season 2 spoilers
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In season 1 it is stated that they don’t know what stars are, in season 2 the same guy who studied “the lights in the sky” theorised about that the earth orbits the sun, thus, the population thinks that the sun orbits the earth.Also people don’t know anything about cryptography.
The tech levels within the silos are purposely kept low. They also forbid things like pulley systems and other stuff that could potentially give them an advantage.
Would've been nice if you would've stuck with show spoilers specifically btw...
They don't want common plebs to have advanced technology. They are being raised to be submissive cattle