The Problem with Tech Media: Ego, Dogmatism, and Cult of Personality

Indeed.

Not that it’s my field, but I wouldn’t be shocked if this has a lot to do with the human propensity to fall for religion.

Many humans actually have genetic traits that make them more likely to become religious [citation needed].

I suspect religion is interchangeable.

I recall a research case a decade or so back, where they took a huge Apple fan and showed him Apple logos and products while doing an MRI or something and his brain lit up the same way a religious persons brain would when you show them religious iconography, like a cross.

Some people are simply followers, doesn’t matter what.

Some people like to exploit that, such as Trump and Joe Rogan. Surprised they’re not peddling NFT’s and Crypto.

I guess I don't think these people are role models.

They are more like personalities that people liked, and then it snowballed and they became famous because people know their names and they become like a brand.

There are people that dislike mainstream brands, and I think there are people who dislike mainstream influencers also. We are not the same.

There guys don't have any wisdom. They are usually self absorbed people who want attention.

Oh nice, never knew he was previously an anandtech writer. Thanks for the info 👌

And that means he has interesting things to say?

No, it's actually a comment section for a Youtube video, and it is appropriate to voice an opinion related to it here.

The meme you're parroting fits better when someone goes wildly off-topic, which is not what happened here.

First time hearing of that video. Is the name drop of that title meant to indicate it was a viral hit or something? Quantities of videos on YouTube are endless and constantly being churned out, so part of why people want some strong selling point when it comes to topics many others have covered and keep covering. Especially during phases when every youtuber seems to be covering the topic to take advantage of the algorithm.