[stankondrat]

Thanks for link!

""" Indeed we know in our hearts that they appeal to the weakest parts of human psychology, selfish, voyeuristic fantasies of omnipotence and omniscience. Yet they offer virtually no societal utility. """

Looks like the new toys my children want every day, but driven by their curiosity to explore the world.

> tragic waste of human and natural resources

People have solved major problems with technology: 5% of farmers can feed the world. There are no real visible challenges now. All problems are made to keep people on their toes to keep them moving. Otherwise, the heat death of the universe will come for humanity.