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BonzoTheBoss t1_jdcuhge wrote

Reply to comment by Enzo-chan in New 'biohybrid' implant will restore function in paralyzed limbs | "This interface could revolutionize the way we interact with technology." by chrisdh79

Honestly it's gotten to the point where if I see something that "could" do something, I just substitute in "could not."

I try to stay positive but going by the rate of technological advancement that these articles each week claim, we should all be living in Moon colonies by now.

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ValyrianJedi t1_jdcwhfw wrote

I do similar... I have a consulting firm that helps tech and energy startups find VC funding. At this point the mellower the pitch is the more likely I am to bite. If I hear "our revolutionary ground breaking technology is going to change the way the entire industry works from the ground up!" I stop paying attention almost instantly. If I hear "we made this thing that can save everyone some money and operate more effectively than current options and think it can sell well" I'm all ears.

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psychotobe t1_jdd5woi wrote

See that tells me that while you'll never be ultra rich. You'll also never completely torpedo yourself into the dirt like Elon and Zuckerberg are. Humans like dramatic and loud displays (gotta love that monkey in us). The people who'll be comfortable are ones who just look for the reasonable long term use tech.

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ValyrianJedi t1_jdd6hp7 wrote

Eh, there is still truckloads of money to be made on companies that aren't trying to pretend like they are the most important thing to ever happen during their pitches.

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