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The Return of Fun and Creativity in Technology: A New Era?
In the early days of the internet and tech development, innovation was driven by creators who built for fun, exploration, and experimentation. The "do a barrel roll" trick, the Google search inside email, and playful animations in Apple’s iOS exemplified an era where technology was not only functional but also whimsical and human-centric. However, over the last decade, this playful spirit seems to have waned, replaced by a focus on optimization, metrics, and profitability. Today, a surprising shift is occurring—one that signals the return of fun, creativity, and human expression into the fabric of technology.