The comments before mine certainly point out that many dislike the hype topics. I think these hype topics are inherent to HN though, given that the org is fund

The comments before mine certainly point out that many dislike the hype topics. I think these hype topics are inherent to HN though, given that the org is fundamentally a venture capital financial institution. By nature, VC is always riding a wave of hype. Investors put money into a startup in hopes that it generates returns like the next singer on stage in her underwear. The industry could support smaller returns from thousands of smaller startups, but the big payoff comes with investment in the next big superstar. These are the same financial forces that guide massive industry consolidation. Who actually likes goggle today? Investors...