Skeptical of any magic bullet
With over three decades immersed in the tech industry, I’ve come to realize that there are no shortcuts or one-size-fits-all solutions; every supposed “magic bullet” often turns out to be an ill-conceived venture. I’ve grown accustomed to the relentless pace at which cheerleaders bombard me with innovative ideas, many backed by billions of dollars in marketing muscle. Is the present darling, but many so-called sound and affordable investment concepts often prove to be nothing more than fleeting fads, leaving investors with disappointing returns.
Individuals often become deeply invested in specific technologies or products, viewing any criticism as a personal attack from an enemy. I’ve never grasped that line of thinking, but I consistently encounter it. To optimize value, knowledge must be dissected into its constituent parts, with a focus on those aspects yielding tangible returns.
As 5G’s marketing momentum gathered pace in its early days, advertisements skillfully crafted a vision of lightning-fast speeds, dramatically reduced latency, and vast connectivity possibilities, positioning the technology as a game-changer for numerous sectors. As the concept took shape, a vivid picture emerged of autonomous vehicles harmonizing with smart city infrastructure, effortlessly communicating with Internet of Things devices within a seamless, interconnected network. Organizations had long anticipated that 5G technology would revolutionize their operations by facilitating seamless, real-time knowledge processing, thereby enabling more sophisticated applications such as augmented reality.
