1. Basically all the examples given in the article are of tech that is better now: - Nintendo Switch games don't have microtransactions now - VHS are unplayab

1. Basically all the examples given in the article are of tech that is better now: - Nintendo Switch games don't have microtransactions now - VHS are unplayable now because people no longer have the machines. You can still buy anything on Blu-ray and own it forever but most people prefer the convenience of not needing a machine and disc collection. - On Amazon now, nearly literally anything you could find in a box store is available, and you can have most of it in 1 day. Just buy from reputable brands or Amazon itself and you will be fine. - There are so many benefits of a smartphone -- maps, internet browser for emergencies, music streaming, audiobooks, 2-factor. Flip phones are still around but no one uses them - Google search is barely even needed now because of chatgpt, which also doesn't have ads and seo trash - Ubuntu is better than Microsoft 95 and doesn't track you - Social media is worse now, I'll concede here. 2. The article seemingly champions personal liberty and then has a section titled "How we can reclaim control". How about we let consumers decide what they want? If you don't like microtransactions don't buy games with microtransactions, eg. 3. It's ironic that the community run by the premier tech vc seems so against capitalism.