This article felt like a wake-up call for me. I’ve always thought of Herb Sutter as a visionary for C++, and I’ve watched many of his talks. However, the author makes a valid point: in the end, much of what he promised either didn’t materialize or, if it did, was later abandoned.<p>It’s a reminder not to take things at face value and to consider that there’s often more happening behind the scenes than we realize.<p>So, where do we go from here? Can we realistically do anything? Should we abandon C++ altogether, or do we continue building on a flawed foundation, knowing its limitations?<p>It seems unlikely that there will be any significant changes in C++ leadership. Convincing government bodies or other stakeholders to switch to a better-governed alternative also feels like a distant prospect.<p>Ultimately, the challenges we face in C++ seem to reflect broader issues in society itself.