An unfortunate and misguided sentiment, especially considering how technological change has literally improved and changed the world. The current top story on H

An unfortunate and misguided sentiment, especially considering how technological change has literally improved and changed the world. The current top story on HN (http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2014/07/21/140721fa_fact_mnookin?currentPage=all http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2014/07/21/140721fa_fact_...) being but one minor example.