I've noticed an even more disturbing trend of learned helplessness and misanthropic Malthusianism in these threads over the years. Not a single comment, at time of writing, has had a positive tone, and there are very few actionable suggestions. No consideration is given to the many positives in modern life, nor to realistic, productive tradeoffs. Everyone wants to wail in dismay at the perceived impending doom and do nothing, or they want to actively destroy modern society.
Where is the hacker spirit? Where are the builders? If HN is no longer the place where people do things, then what is?
Where is the hacker spirit? Where are the builders? If HN is no longer the place where people do things, then what is?