Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want
The Verge
Silicon Valley tech elites increasingly prioritize hype-driven innovations over genuine consumer needs, leading to products that solve problems no one actually has.Summary
The article argues that Silicon Valley has become detached from reality, driven by a cycle of hubris where tech elites mistake their niche interests for universal human needs. By prioritizing abstract technologies like NFTs, the metaverse, and AI over tangible problem-solving, companies are forcing unwanted futures upon consumers. The author suggests that successful products should address actual human desires rather than attempting to dictate how people live, concluding that the industry’s obsession with constant growth often ignores what truly makes people happy.
(Source：The Verge)