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Why is Everyone in Tech so sad?
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Aaron Horwath serves as the director of AI operations at a creative technology company, focusing on the integration of AI to benefit both humans and businesses. Observations of commuters reveal a common sense of discontent among tech professionals.
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- Praise: Some commenters reminisce about the early days of tech, where passion for the craft drove innovation, suggesting a longing for a return to meaningful work.
- Praise: Despite the negativity, there's a glimmer of hope that the current outrage in tech will eventually pass, with some believing that the community on platforms like HN can pave the way forward.
- Concern: Many feel trapped in a system that prioritizes profit over purpose, lamenting that their work now serves the 'worst people' focused on wealth extraction at any human cost.
- Concern: The pervasive sense of disillusionment is palpable, with commenters expressing that tech has become a gilded profession where many are in it for the money rather than the passion.
- Concern: There's a strong sentiment that working in tech has turned into a meaningless grind, with professionals feeling that their contributions actively make the world worse.