Technology Is Over: Why We've Reached Peak Information

Technology Is Over: Why We've Reached Peak Information

In a personal essay, Taylor Foreman argues that our cultural obsession with ever-advancing technology has plateaued, drawing parallels to the hot water heater. He reflects on his 90s childhood, where tech was a magical frontier, and contrasts it with today's saturation, where kids passively consume and parents restrict access. He distinguishes 'Technology Is Over' from being anti-technology, suggesting our appetite for information is finite, and we're now seeking a 'diet' from the digital deluge.

We’re informationally obese and looking to go on a diet.

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2026-08-24