TLDR: New tech advancements aren't making our lives easier, in fact, they add more strain to our worklife. And I'm frustrated to see in every platform professionals raving about them.
It's infuriating, truly infuriating, to see the rapid rise of technology – computers, cellphones, AI, and the exciting glimpse into the near future with quantum computing. But despite these huge advancements, we're still stuck working over 40 hours a week and struggling to make enough money to get by. Demanding higher productivity within these grueling hours is just plain disrespectful to us as workers.
And to top it off, the benefits of all this fancy tech rarely reach the everyday person. It's the big companies and wealthy individuals who reap the rewards. Shouldn't we, the ones doing the hard work, stand up and ask for shorter work hours or fair pay that matches the incredible amount of work we do?
Take automation, for example, a big breakthrough. At first, it seemed like a savior, making things easier for those who adopted it early. But as it became a regular thing in many companies, the pressure to produce more in the same amount of time increased. This is the opposite of what technology is supposed to do. It should simplify our lives, not make them more stressful. It's just plain crazy.
Yes, the mission and vision of these modern tech giants have undeniably materialized, but they've taken a disheartening turn in the opposite direction. Instead of aligning with the initial promise of making our lives easier and fostering progress, they seem to prioritize profit and power over genuine societal betterment.
These companies set out with grand ideals, advocating for a future where information and innovation would be accessible to all, where technology would be a force for good. Yet, somewhere along the way, profit margins and corporate interests began to overshadow the original vision.
I'm not trying to bash these companies, but they should recognize and address that while they've achieved their mission of technological advancement and global reach, they've diverged from the idealistic vision that initially fueled their growth. It's crucial to reevaluate and recalibrate these missions, ensuring they truly align with the betterment of humanity and the world at large.