Venkatesh Rao: Don't Miss Tech Revolutions Due to Personal Dislike of Billionaires
dejavucoder · x · 2026-08-25
Venkatesh Rao notes a common regret among his generation: missing out on the last 4-5 tech revolutions (PC, Web 1, Web 2/Mobile, Crypto) due to limiting self-conceptions or cultural animosities. He warns against letting personal dislike of specific tech figures (like Elon Musk) shape career decisions, as tech eras are short and the opportunity cost is high.
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