> why technologists don't think about the consequences of what they do before they do it? I would argue that incentives matter, and the system runs like a chem

> why technologists don't think about the consequences of what they do before they do it? I would argue that incentives matter, and the system runs like a chemical reaction to conclusion. The idea that Edenic internet of the pre-AJAX days was scalable, sustainable or can be somehow regained is a fine fable. > Because they focus on short term profits It takes the deep pockets of an Elon Musk, or a hardcore community like HN to do otherwise, no? Again, incentives matter, and economic gravity is hard to defy.