Scala is largely a set of iterative improvements with a syntax that's designed to handle data workflows well.
It's not a big deal, it's not that exciting, it doesn't use all of the latest technologies, and that's why I think it has a bright future.
Once upon a time, the woman stayed at home and didn't need a second car.
Televisions were prohibitively priced as to make one even a stretch.
And, travel was prohibitively priced so that only the ultra-rich could afford planes. When cars hit the scene en masse, it brought rise to car trips.
So, I guess you're saying people aren't living within their means? But they weren't necessarily then either... And boy, I sure miss all of the great stuff from the 50s.
My desktop and laptop have them and they're mid-high end but not upper high end.