> "Choose boring technology" make a lot of sense if you are maximizing profit and don't need to work with the tech yourself.

This view feels so strange to me.

As an engineer, I find myself the happiest when I manage to build the simplest and the most maintainable thing for the business requirements. Extra happy, if it turns out we didn't paint ourselves into a corner when those requirements increase or change.

I just want to minimize my own tears in the future.

> If you are an engineer and you want to try a new technology, go for it. Even if it doesn't make sense.

Imagine how immoral this advice sounded like if it came from the mouth of a carpenter, an auto mechanic or a doctor.

Maybe this just activates my PTSD acquired from working in a startup with a long history of codecampers doing CV-Driven Development.