I also second the other, "I don't.", responses below. At some point along the way I started really thinking about what I was doing. I also realized that the "

I also second the other, "I don't.", responses below. At some point along the way I started really thinking about what I was doing. I also realized that the "rat race" in software engineering is the constant need to "keep up" with the latest technical trends. At that point I had to start looking elsewhere for a sense of engagement. I ended up finding fulfillment in discovering where I could provide the most value to a company and then focusing on that. 9 times out of 10 it had nothing to do with technology. These days, if I want to enjoy learning about technology I sit down and read some of Knuth's "The Art of Computer Programming".