hotcold

The new variable in the equation, and the only one I hear people complaining about. The things you mention have always existed and people were able to sift through them to find the gems. However the more recent subtle political messaging, sprinkled into most modern media, really turns people off.

Hey man, totally agree. Instead let's just give IQ tests, because test prep doesn't help. Uhuh, whoops, those are racist too.

It's a cool little rhetorical trick that let's us redirect and spread blame around to everyone.

Perhaps you could become a farmer on WWOOF and travel around the world.

Have you considered becoming a truck driver? That's precisely what I would do if I left tech.