The old world of tech is dying and the new cannot be born

294 · Baldur Bjarnason · May 15, 2026, 11:11 a.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the decline of US tech hegemony and its impact on the software industry. It reflects on how societal beliefs, particularly shaped by the notion of a 'technopoly,' influence perceptions of technological advancements and highlights a critical shift in the global tech landscape driven by political and economic crises. The author emphasizes that the underlying assumptions of modern software, dependent on US dominance, are collapsing, marking a significant transformation in future tech practices.