> I’ve been through this with (including but not limited to) PCs, OOP, client-server, SOA, XML, NoSQL, blockchain, “big data”, and indeed, multiple definitions of “AI”. Turns out all but one of those were actually somewhat useful in the end, when applied properly, but they didn’t eliminate the industry. Just roll with it.

My non-technical boss was excited about some silver-bullet tech and I had to walk him through how these things play out.

I talked through most of the industry's overhyped "trends" since the 70's and describe the promise and the reality (very similar to your list).

I did mention that there were 2 trends that had more lasting general application (compared to things that were just another tool in the toolbox used for some situations):

1-Relational databases

2-Internet