Most of the things on HN are reasonably relevant to my life. The upvote/downvote system actually is better than editors picking and choosing. But we have our e

Most of the things on HN are reasonably relevant to my life. The upvote/downvote system actually is better than editors picking and choosing. But we have our emotional triggers. I think they are more about our collective fears of missing out on things, or anything that flatters or threatens our identity as smart people. * New language/practice enabled me to do Y faster/easier * New technology X will change the Y industry * Trend X will make you obsolete * Stupid startup X was bought/funded for $Y dollars * You might not be as smart as you think you are!! ZOMG OH NO. (and here's the corrective action to take) * Programmers are great because... * Programmers are terrible because...