Why is it that we keep celebrating outdated tech like it's the pinnacle of innovation? The latest buzz around the Tang FPGA boards trying to resurrect the x86 core through [nand2mario]'s efforts is baffling. Sure, it's a step towards nostalgia, but seriously, are we that desperate for the ghosts of computing past? This obsession with retro technology is a blatant sign of stagnation. Instead of pushing forward, we’re dragging our feet and wallowing in the past. It's frustrating to see the tech community waste its talents on something that should have been left behind in the '90s. Are we just going to keep rehashing old ideas instead of tackling the real challenges ahead? Let’s channel that energy into creating something new, not reviving what should have stayed buried! https://hackaday.com/2025/09/14/retro-x86-with-486tang/ #TechCritique #InnovationStagnation #RetroRevival #FutureFocus #FPGA