# Why Gopher in 2026

> A tech enthusiast reflects on nostalgia for simpler times as modern tools overwhelm.
- Title: Why Gopher in 2026 · Muffinlabs | Shortify
- Summary: A tech enthusiast reflects on nostalgia for simpler times as modern tools overwhelm. Wayne describes tech's paradox of being both helpful and unhelpful…
- Keywords: gopher, sdf, vim, phlog, 2026, tech nostalgia, adhd, technology, startups, Muffinlabs
- Source: Muffinlabs — https://gopher.muffinlabs.com/sdf.org/users/nervtoji/phlog/001.txt
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gopher, sdf, vim, phlog, 2026, tech nostalgia, adhd, technology, startups
## Why Gopher in 2026
Wayne explains why he writes about tech nostalgia in 2026.
## Tech Nostalgia for 17-Year-Olds
Young people with adhd want simpler tech to escape modern noise.
## Flip Phones and Vim History
Flip phones were advanced tech for Wayne but simple for teens now.
## Tech's Paradox in 2026
Modern tech is both super helpful and unhelpful, with subscriptions driving change.
## Key takeaway

Wayne describes tech's paradox of being both helpful and unhelpful, urging a return to basics.