[hinkley]

You cannot ignore all progress, but not all motion is progress.

Technology selection is a very underappreciated and largely unreported skill set.

I think it relates to the Principle of Least Surprise. You can pick tech that has a lot of upside and isn't riddled with gotchas or demanding of eternal vigilance, or you can pick stuff that makes you feel like you're alive all the time.

The latter is risk-taking behavior. It's thrill-seeking. Several other replies exhibit disdain for this behavior, as I think we all should. These people are risking your company for cheap thrills. As one responder puts it, fuck 'em.