We Dont Need No Innovation

Nowadays, new tech gadgets are being released at an increasingly faster pace than ever before. Every week there is either a new cutting-edge foldable-pro-max-biggest-screen-ever smartphone or a jumping, flying box-like car with revolutionary rocket tech. And do not forget that new AI model which will make your charlatan boss look smarter, and help him cut the budget by firing half of the team. I know I have made many assumptions here, but bear with me. Despite these amazing advancements in engineering, I feel less excited and more skeptical with each passing year. I do not understand their purpose or how safe they are, as not much research has been done about their impact. Also, there is a big problem of privacy, where our activities are being tracked. Perhaps it's my age, as I am getting older (still early thirties, though), or perhaps we as a society fucked up again. I still prefer to take the blame on my age, but why do I then check the launch of new gadgets on YouTube? I think I…