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What Causes a Technology to Die? From Innovation to Obsolescence: How Tech Lives and Dies Why do some technologies vanish, while others quietly stagnate? Think of the last gadget you truly loved—maybe a Flip camera , a Pebble smartwatch , or your first iPod . Where are they now? Some tech vanishes overnight, others fade into niche hobbies or collector’s items. But why? Every piece of technology carries a hidden timer. Some run out of time because they’re replaced. Others become irrelevant, too expensive, or culturally incompatible. Understanding why technologies die isn’t just nostalgia—it’s strategy. Whether you’re building, investing, or just curious, the life cycle of tech reveals patterns that can help you anticipate change and make smarter decisions. The Main Reasons Technologies Become Obsolete Technologies die for a combination of technical, economic, and social reasons. It’s rarely just one trigger. Below are the most common forces behind tech obsolescence. 1.  Better Alter...

Has Society Become Collectively Less Intelligent? Not dumbing down—it’s evolving smartness in a changing world   Thoughtful Framing “Has society become collectively less intelligent?” is a question every generation asks. Socrates feared writing would ruin memory, critics of television thought screens would weaken minds, and today, smartphones and TikTok take the blame. But intelligence is more than test scores—it’s adaptability, creativity, and the ability to solve problems in changing environments. The evidence suggests society isn’t getting “dumber,” but intelligence is being redefined and redistributed. Has Intelligence Really Declined? IQ Trends: From Flynn to Reversal Throughout the 20th century, IQ scores rose steadily worldwide—a phenomenon known as the  Flynn Effect . On average, scores increased by about  3 points per decade . But since the early 2000s, the trend has shifted in some wealthy nations. Norway, Finland, and even the U.S. have seen signs of the  ...

How does the tech I use change my decision making? May 7, 2025 | Accountability, Decision Making, Mental Health, Modern Life, Psychology, Question a Day, Tools Question a Day   How Technology Influences Your Decision-Making (For Better or Worse) Technology has become the invisible hand guiding our daily decisions—what we buy, what we watch, even who we date. (Ever swiped left too fast and regretted it?  Yeah, blame the UI, not your judgment.) Whether it's AI-powered recommendations, social media echo chambers, or the sheer overload of choices, the tech you use might be making more decisions for you than you realize. So, how exactly is technology influencing your thinking, and should you be concerned? Let's dive in. 1. Information Overload: The Paradox of Choice In theory, having access to unlimited information should make decision-making easier. In practice, it often does the opposite. Too many choices lead to paralysis.  Ever spent 30 minutes scrolling through Netflix, o...