VR just sort of like quietly disappeared from the things that this thing that it was supposed to be, even though that was a foundational claim. VR second life plus blockchain was kind of the kind of the pitch in, in its initial form. And then it turned out that like the developers just simply weren't skilled enough to produce even a tenth of what they had promised. That one's like astounding to me because I'm not a game dev, but I have like dabbled in it.
From the Metaverse to AI, tech giants continue lure us with false promises of "the next big thing." This week, Adam is joined by Dan Olson, a perceptive YouTube personality known for deconstructing narratives and the modern tech landscape. Together, they unravel the reasons behind this technological hype cycle and discuss potential pathways to break free from its grip. Find Dan's channel at Folding Ideas.
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