Ask HN: Is it just me or techno-optimism died in the past few years?

kept by eddie dec 12, 25

A Hacker News discussion reflects that techno-optimism has declined as many now view companies like Airbnb, Uber, and Amazon as harmful, and AI as the latest hype cycle.

What Is Airbnb For, Exactly?
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky explains his founder-mode approach and rationale for expanding beyond rentals into hotels, car rentals, and groceries.
also on Airbnb, #startups, #business-strategy
New YC homepage
Y Combinator's redesigned homepage foregrounds founder stories and before/after photos of its most successful startups, including Airbnb, Stripe, and OpenAI.
also on Airbnb, #culture
Robotaxis and Suburbia – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Robotaxis and same-hour delivery will shrink the convenience gap between suburbs and cities, potentially ending the urbanist revival and challenging Uber's long-term model.
also on Uber, Amazon, #business-strategy
Our Servants Will Do That For Us
The article argues that automation will eliminate both drudgery and meaningful work, and human preference for convenience makes a post-scarcity utopia unlikely.
also on Uber, #culture, #business-strategy, #ai