We accelerated progress itself, at least the capitalist and dystopian parts. Sometimes I’m proud, although just as often I’m ashamed. I am proudshamed.

I miss making things. I miss coding. I liked having power over machines. But power over humans is often awkward and sometimes painful to wield. I wish we’d built a better industry.

Source: Why I (Still) Love Tech: In Defense of a Difficult Industry | WIRED

Likewise.

Via: Daring Fireball: Why Paul Ford (Still) Loves Tech

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