I think the hype cycle[1] is more apt than the Gandhi quote in several of the cases you mentioned. In fact, I would say that node has simply passed the "Peak o

I think the hype cycle[1] is more apt than the Gandhi quote in several of the cases you mentioned. In fact, I would say that node has simply passed the "Peak of Inflated Expectations" and is/has-been descending into the "Trough of Disillusionment". [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hype_cycle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hype_cycle