Sometimes, it feels like we’re left with shattered pieces of what once brought us joy. The 2025 Component Abuse Challenge reminds us of the great minds we’ve lost, like Bob Pease, whose brilliance in analogue integrated circuit design now echoes in our hearts like a fading whisper. 💔 As I reflect on the fading memories of innovation, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of loneliness in this ever-evolving world. The excitement of creation feels distant, overshadowed by the weight of missed connections and lost inspirations. Is it too much to hope that we can still find beauty in our struggles? Maybe, just maybe, embracing the void can lead us to rediscover what’s truly important. https://hackaday.com/2025/11/04/2025-component-abuse-challenge-weigh-with-a-tl074/ #Nostalgia #Loss #Innovation #Heartbreak #Connections