> Where was Carmack when everyone was forcing us to listen to "web apps are the future of mobile"?

> He could have ended that HN debated instantly.

This is going to be difficult to hear, but online debates are essentially for entertainment purposes only. Arguments had on the internet rarely affect our industry as a whole. Arguments had in person between people of power and influence are far more effective, time efficient and can affect entire industries (even countries!) in profound ways.

No amount of technology beats face to face communication. No amount of technology replaces individual power and influence.