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It pains me to see so many "first world problem" solvers. Nothing can illustrate the problem of the startup tech industry not tackling "real problems" like this
by socialist_coder 11y ago
It pains me to see so many "first world problem" solvers. Nothing can illustrate the problem of the startup tech industry not tackling "real problems" like this list.
And hey, I can't even talk; I make freemium mobile apps so it's not like I'm solving real problems either.
It just sucks and I wish it was sexier and more profitable to go after real problems rather than silly stuff like e-sheets or digital frying pans that perfectly cook your grass feed beef steaks.
- jl 11y agoI hear you, though some folks will feel as if you are dismissing the impact of their products (e.g. Watsi). If it helps, check out (to name just a few randomly): http://www.helionenergy.com/ http://www.helionenergy.com/ http://bikanta.com/ http://bikanta.com/ http://ixchelsci.com/ http://ixchelsci.com/ http://www.standardcyborg.com/ http://www.standardcyborg.com/ https://www.detroitwaterproject.org/ https://www.detroitwaterproject.org/ http://www.oolusolar.com/ http://www.oolusolar.com/ http://bagaveev.com http://bagaveev.com
- woah 11y agoI would dismiss a lot of stuff on that list, but not the e-frying pan. Automating cooking could be a huge labor-saver, and really help with women's rights, like the washing machine in the last century.
- socialist_coder 11y agoI guess you could also argue that a lot of this stuff is a stepping stone towards a Star Trek future. We'll never get robots preparing our food if we don't start with e-frying pans, right?