I think what he is trying to say is that the value or focus was better when it was placed on the endeavors, not the means behind the endeavors. I don't think anything has to be inevitable. What matters is what we decide to do when challenges like these present themselves and how can we have more of a positive impact on the world when things go awry.
I take issue with your use of the word "utopian" being used in this context. Its not a lost cause to see the world from the perspective of making the world better, by finding our way though this with a better mindset on the future.
And while you are taking the time to ponder these questions because you earn enough to take the time, the world is burning around you. Sorry if my tone is harsh, but these kinds of statements really rub me the wrong way. It feels like you are saying everything that is happening is how its suppose to be and I am strongly against that. We have enough of that perspective, we really don't need it, IMHO.
Fair criticism, but saying "we are destroying software" is not actionable. I want us to do better, but I also want to be effective, and not just sit around impotently wringing our hands about how bad everything is.
I'll kindly disagree. For me, seeing or accepting where we are currently is enough to gently motivate me to do whatever I can do to change the current state.
This gentle motivation is good, because it allows me to look inside and be rational about my ambitions. I won't go to a blind crusade, but try to change myself for the better.
Because, I believe in changing myself to see that change in the world.
Fair point. I agree with you. Some times it just takes one person to say whats wrong with the world, to make people realize something can/has to be changed.
I take issue with your use of the word "utopian" being used in this context. Its not a lost cause to see the world from the perspective of making the world better, by finding our way though this with a better mindset on the future.
And while you are taking the time to ponder these questions because you earn enough to take the time, the world is burning around you. Sorry if my tone is harsh, but these kinds of statements really rub me the wrong way. It feels like you are saying everything that is happening is how its suppose to be and I am strongly against that. We have enough of that perspective, we really don't need it, IMHO.