Technology Hype Debate

The cluster centers on discussions about the popularity, hype, applicability, and real-world impact of various technologies, often debating why impressive or promising tech fails to achieve widespread adoption or significant progress.

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Sample Comments

BoiledCabbage Jan 24, 2022 View on HN

It seems like a technology that should be more popular.

baud147258 Jun 25, 2019 View on HN

Perhaps it's not noteworthy enough now that we know the tech works

nix23 Aug 9, 2020 View on HN

Never underestimate technology :)

nessbot Jul 7, 2025 View on HN

technology doesn't just advance itself

downx3 Apr 23, 2012 View on HN

Sounds like you are in a sea of technology! Nice point though.

IshKebab Apr 20, 2024 View on HN

As if this technology was needed.

Qw3r7 Oct 2, 2017 View on HN

What does this have to do with technology again.

jazzyjackson Apr 25, 2024 View on HN

just cuz it's technology doesn't mean it's progress

swyx Jul 28, 2022 View on HN

if it was going to, it would have already. its ok, excellent tech doesnt always have to take the world by storm.

criddell Mar 25, 2021 View on HN

The technology is impressive. How we're using it often is not.