AI Hype, Elevator Operators, and the Illusion of Awe

From spreadsheets to streaming, why technological change rarely feels as revolutionary as it sounds—and why AI may not be so different

Jun 24, 2025

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AI Hype, Elevator Operators, and the Illusion of Awe

I read a couple of articles today on AI. It probably won’t shock you that both are predicting world and economic shattering changes from AI. One was arguing that it would bring about an almost utopian world where society returns to a more agrarian world of community activities and life outdoors. Sounds…

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Phil is a writer and classical liberal who, when not complaining about the Ottawa Senators, writes about politics, individual rights, government corruption/abuse and free speech. He resides in Vancouver, British Columbia.