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Comment by Fervicus

8 hours ago

So grifting is okay, just because someday the grift might come true?

Meh. What do you think the grift is here exactly? No one’s trying to sell the newly minted source code to a web browser.

If this is the first time you’ve encountered a hype bubble, it’s a good opportunity to learn so that you can navigate the next one more easily.

  • > What do you think the grift is here exactly?

    The obvious? Selling subscriptions to individuals, reaching higher-ups with bombastic headlines, reaching potential investors, perpetuating the bubble.