Fallthrough Why Is Tech So Mid?
Dec 20, 2025
Kris and Matthew dive into the mediocrity that plagues the tech industry, questioning if innovation is just hype. They dissect the frustrations within the Go community while critiquing paternalism in design. A discussion on accountability reveals how industry changes often gloss over deeper issues. The hosts connect repeated mistakes in AI and crypto to a wider pattern of failure driven by hype. They emphasize that popularity doesn't equal quality, showcasing that some widely used tech is still mediocre. Genuine innovation does exist, but the value of unflashy systems is also acknowledged.
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Roy Fielding Called Out Go
- Kris recounts Roy Fielding publicly criticizing Go's design decisions in the issue queue.
- He uses that and module tagging problems as examples of lingering rough edges in Go.
Industry Settled For Mediocrity
- The hosts argue much of tech feels mediocre despite big accomplishments.
- They want the industry to stop lowering expectations and actually fix persistent problems.
Paternalism Limits Tool Design
- Paternalism in tooling constrains users and stifles better solutions.
- Go's design choices illustrate how overprotection can yield mediocre outcomes.