We're Not Innovating, We’re Just Forgetting Slower | Elektor Magazine
We’ve mistaken complexity for progress — and forgotten how things work. A 41-year-old computer still boots instantly, while today’s “smart” tech buckles.
Brian Tristam Williams We’re Not Innovating, We’re Just Forgetting Slower June 19, 2025 by Brian Tristam Williams on Opinion Retronics artificial Intelligence programming + Coding embedded programming Embedded & AI Embedded AI News IoT Sensors News Wireless Communication News Prototyping Production News Opinion We’re Not Innovating, We’re Just Forgetting Slower We’ve mistaken complexity for progress — and forgotten how things really work. A 41-year-old home computer still boots instantly, while today’s “smart” tech buckles under its own abstractions. In our rush to repackage yesterday's ideas
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