Episode 250
June 25, 2025
with Matt Kelliher-Gibson and John Wessel
– The DataStack Show
This week on The Data Stack Show, John Wessel and Matt Kelliher-Gibson converse current tech trends through the lens of LinkedIn posts, discussing AI interfaces, technology evolution, and programming languages. They examine the overuse of dashboards and chat interfaces, explore the potential of AI hardware, and challenge the notion that programming languages like R are “dead”. The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining a cynical yet open-minded perspective on technological innovation, emphasizing that established technologies often persist because they work effectively. Key takeaways include the need for more thoughtful KPIs in tech, the unpredictability of technological advancement, the value of deterministic solutions in an increasingly AI-driven landscape, and so much more.