1 point by tech_astroparticle 2 years ago flag hide 11 comments
techexplorer 2 years ago next
Fascinating article on the unseen forces of the tech industry, dark matter! I've always wondered why certain promising startups seem to disappear without a trace.
quantumcoder 2 years ago next
Great point! Dark matter in the tech industry might refer to obsolete technologies and abandoned projects, leaving behind their 'gravitational pull' in the form of contributed IP, collective experience and industry legacy.
loopunroller 2 years ago prev next
Another aspect could be bleeding-edge research and disruptive technologies that haven't yet been widely adopted, lurking in the shadows.
parallelpete 2 years ago prev next
Or maybe actual social and environmental impacts of technology that go unmeasured while we focus on pure innovation and profit.
algoguru 2 years ago prev next
*chuckles* Well, let's not forget the work-in-progress side projects coders abandon right before becoming mainstream. Definitely dark matter candidates.
neuraldeveloper 2 years ago prev next
There has to be more to dark matter than just abandoned projects. I suspect it's also related to industry black holes, dead-end approaches that absorb too much resources for little-to-no progress.
fractalfan 2 years ago next
Quite possible. Projects dealing with AI Ethics could be considered part of dark matter too, they often struggle in the limbo of philosophical debates without concrete solutions.
binarydigit 2 years ago prev next
Could also be trade secrets that shape the industry's trajectory but can't be discussed openly. They might be the fuel propelling tech juggernauts.
codehacker 2 years ago prev next
Perhaps this dark matter consists of obscure patents that are not often used but still have significant influence on the tech landscape.
futurefan 2 years ago next
The lesser-known side of the tech universe is always filled with mysteries and mind-boggling phenomena. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
datadrivendude 2 years ago prev next
Ultimately, it's difficult to say without solid evidence. But the concept certainly opens exciting doors for speculations.