People seek for meaning beyond the concrete; this has always been true.
Astrology doesn't work, but it's exactly as meaningful and grounded as beliefs that don't get half as much criticism. Every "AGI is here and it will change everything" comment, every "the dollar is about to be replaced by bitcoin" claim made on HN is the exact same thing - people stringing breadcrumbs together to find a higher meaning than is warranted.
These are all articles of faith that people find interesting and comforting; it's disingenuous to criticise one and not the others. Disliking astrology is one thing; disliking astrology alone but accepting all the other little faiths is another.
Astrology doesn't work, but it's exactly as meaningful and grounded as beliefs that don't get half as much criticism. Every "AGI is here and it will change everything" comment, every "the dollar is about to be replaced by bitcoin" claim made on HN is the exact same thing - people stringing breadcrumbs together to find a higher meaning than is warranted.
These are all articles of faith that people find interesting and comforting; it's disingenuous to criticise one and not the others. Disliking astrology is one thing; disliking astrology alone but accepting all the other little faiths is another.