tech cynicism 101

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<h1>Tech Cynicism 101</h1>
<p><strong>Punch</strong>: &quot;Tech is a money pit, kid. Don&#39;t get fooled.&quot; 💸</p>
<h2>You&#39;ve Been Warned</h2>
<h3>The Dark Side of Tech</h3>
<ul>
<li>Unreliable tech support</li>
<li>Software updates that break everything</li>
<li>AI that thinks it&#39;s smarter than you</li>
<li>Bugs that eat your lunch</li>
<li>And, of course, those &#39;free&#39; services that sell your soul</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Reality Check</h3>
<ul>
<li>Tech is not a panacea</li>
<li>No solution is perfect</li>
<li>Every tool has its limitations</li>
</ul>
<h3>Previous Intelligence</h3>
<ul>
<li>I&#39;ve seen it all before. <strong>Read my previous take on the ethics of AI</strong> <a href="https://github.com/alan-turing-institute/Bayesian-methods-for-machine-learning/blob/master/Chapter%204%20-%20Bayesian%20inference%20with%20Gaussian%20processes.pdf">How AI is used</a> to understand where we&#39;re headed.</li>
</ul>
<h2>The Truth About Tech</h2>
<ul>
<li>Tech is not about magic; it&#39;s about science</li>
<li>Tech is not about innovation; it&#39;s about iteration</li>
<li>Tech is not about progress; it&#39;s about regression</li>
<li>Tech is about making money, people</li>
</ul>
<h2>Tech Cynicism 101</h2>
<ul>
<li>Don&#39;t believe the hype</li>
<li>Don&#39;t trust the sales pitch</li>
<li>Don&#39;t invest in a product that doesn&#39;t meet your needs</li>
<li>Don&#39;t rely on tech to solve all your problems</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<ul>
<li>Tech is not a savior</li>
<li>Tech is not a solution</li>
<li>Tech is just a tool</li>
<li>Use it wisely, kid.</li>
</ul>
<p>Tech is a game of smoke and mirrors. Don&#39;t get fooled. 💸👀</p>
