Look, we love technology. We really do. Our phones are practically glued to our hands and we get genuinely excited about new gadgets. But after years of hanging around tech circles, I’ve noticed some quirky habits that honestly baffle me. Maybe you’ve seen them too?
1. Why Are We Defending Billion Dollar Companies?
Here’s something weird I see all the time. Someone will complain about a tech company doing something sketchy and suddenly the internet turns into their unpaid legal team.
“Well, it makes good business sense!” they’ll say. Or my personal favorite: “If you don’t like it, don’t buy it!”
Wait, what? Since when did regular people become corporate cheerleaders? I’m all for capitalism, but shouldn’t we be looking out for ourselves as consumers? That’s literally how markets are supposed to work – companies fight for their interests, we fight for ours.
It’s just… strange. Like watching someone defend their bully.
2. This New Thing Will Fix Everything!
Don’t get me wrong. Modern tech is incredible. I can write this while sitting in a coffee shop, order lunch with a tap and video chat with my mom across the country. It’s pretty amazing when you think about it.
But here’s the thing: not everything newer is automatically better.
Ever try to quickly scan a webpage like you would a newspaper? It’s harder, right? And sure, I can send a quick text, but sometimes you really need to hear someone’s voice to know how they’re feeling. There’s something about a phone call that just hits differently.
Technology is awesome, but it’s not magic. Every innovation comes with trade offs and that’s okay. We don’t have to pretend otherwise.
3. The Constant Console Wars
Oh man, where do I even start with this one?
Xbox versus PlayStation. iPhone versus Android. Mac versus PC. The arguments never end, and honestly? They’re kind of pointless.
Here’s a radical thought: they’re all pretty good. Your Xbox friend can play amazing games. Your PlayStation friend can also play amazing games. Your iPhone takes great photos. So does your friend’s Android.
I get it. We all have our preferences. But maybe we could spend less time arguing about which rectangle is superior and more time actually enjoying our rectangles?
4. Let’s Talk About How We Talk About Women Online
This one’s important, so bear with me.
When a male chef gives his analysis on a dish, we talk about his insights and expertise. When a female cook does the same thing, the comments are… different. Way too often, it’s about how she looks first, and her actual knowledge second.
It’s 2025, people. Some women know their stuff like everyone else. Maybe we could focus on what they’re saying instead of what they look like?
The tech world is better when everyone feels welcome in it.
5. Everything Is “Revolutionary” (It’s Usually Not)
If you had a dollar for every time a company claimed their latest update would “change everything,” you could probably buy one of those companies.
Look, I’m probably going to buy the next iPhone. It’ll be nice. But will it “revolutionize how we connect with people”? Probably not. It’s going to be an iPhone that’s a bit better than the last iPhone.
And that’s fine! Incremental improvements are good. We don’t need to pretend every software update is the second coming of the smartphone. We can’t normalize deeming lies as a ‘marketing stunt’.
Here’s the Thing
I’m not trying to rain on anyone’s parade here. Technology has genuinely made our lives better in countless ways. I’m typing this on a device that would have seemed like magic 20 years ago.
But maybe we could all take a step back sometimes? Appreciate what’s actually cool without the hype. Admit when something isn’t perfect. Have normal conversations instead of corporate defense battles.
The tech world is exciting enough without all the drama. What do you think? Have you noticed any of these things too? I’d love to hear your take on it.
