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That's such a trip. Only a 6 year difference between the two of you, yet you experienced the dawn of something and they didn't, and it shapes both of your perspectives so much.
Even though it technically applies to transistors, Moore's Law has been a good barometer for the increase of complexity and capabilities of technology in general. And now because of your comment I'm kinda thinking that since the applicability of that law seems to be nearing its end, it's either tech will stagnate in the next decade (possible, but I think unlikely), or we may be due for another leapfrog into a higher level of sophistication (more likely).
Retaliate! Hand them a rotary phone and ask them to order a pizza.
Bonus: If they actually managed to phone someone, ask them to send an SMS with it next ;-)
There are places you can still call for delivery.
Can’t send a text with a landline though.
Of course, that was the joke ;-) Does not hurt to watch them trying to figure this out.