Re:Ask HN: I've made a huge mistake; working in tech is kill...
by teaneedz on Sunday April 17, 2016 @07:19PM
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Personally, I believe the OP has valid concerns. "News" is not the culprit and blocking it is really not a long term viable solution since we will always be surrounded and impacted by the mindset and decisions of those driving tech.
> There is this implicit belief in progress, in particular that tech represents some inherent advancement for the human race.
Reminds me of the Hemingway quote:
“Never mistake motion for action.”
Too often, "progress" suffers from a lack of a moral compass. Quarterly goals push for measurable goals too often linked to short term monetary rewards over what's of real value to humanity.
gottagetaway - you have great observations, but tech is probably just a part of a bigger systemic problem.
Don't let anyone demean your feelings or take on what you've observed.
> There is this implicit belief in progress, in particular that tech represents some inherent advancement for the human race.
Reminds me of the Hemingway quote:
“Never mistake motion for action.”
Too often, "progress" suffers from a lack of a moral compass. Quarterly goals push for measurable goals too often linked to short term monetary rewards over what's of real value to humanity.
gottagetaway - you have great observations, but tech is probably just a part of a bigger systemic problem.
Don't let anyone demean your feelings or take on what you've observed.