Innovation

‘Tesla Syndrome’ Explains Why Tech Is Making Us Miserable

DIMINISHING RETURNS

There’s a class war that’s leading to worse innovations—but it’s not between the sides you think it is.

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A photo illustration of a Tesla driver and sad face.
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A few years ago, my building replaced all of its elevators. I live in lower Manhattan, and the three cars that served our 17-story, full-city-block building were not moving people along fast enough.

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