This is a great encapsulation of why productivity gains are an imperfect measure. 2X is a massive improvement. Yet IMO you can barely tell a difference as a user of the various SFDC offerings (Salesforce, Slack, Tableau, etc). So where is all that work going? A generous interpretation is that it is in the form of small, somewhat invisible improvements that add up over time, but that seems unlikely give then nature of what people prioritize at work...

My feeling is that while enjoyable and thought provoking, TNG is still a work of fiction, and as such favored entertainment and legibility within a 45 minute window over nuance or subtly. That meant there were clear distinctions between "good" and "bad" sides, and scenarios often felt like they were constructed backwards from an outcome/clever solution.

I think that in turn causes people to view the real world in the same way, except they are always the "good" side and solutions that require compromise and tradeoffs are seen as unacceptable failures.

What does "act responsibly" mean in this context?

LOL imagine going to jail for trying to eavesdrop on product roadmap readouts that were likely thrown out 2 months later in the next round of reorgs and priority shifts.

$300 is a compelling price, but I have a hard time imaging this being successful.