I think you're painting too bleak a picture. A balance is needed between chasing the shiny and ignoring the world's movements. Whether you're a developer, a me

I think you're painting too bleak a picture. A balance is needed between chasing the shiny and ignoring the world's movements. Whether you're a developer, a medical practitioner, a lawyer, an accountant, in real estate, a mechanic, a civil engineer, a teacher, a politician, whatever you have... to be a good professional, you need to keep up-to-date. This doesn't mean latching onto the bleeding edge, but it does mean learning things and occasionally trying new tools or methods.