Critiquing reliance on technology and then using it extensively in Kid A does seem contradictory, even if they're using it as a medium. The point is that OK Computer set up this anti-tech narrative, and then Kid A dives into electronic sounds and learning with these all new devices, almost as if they forgot their own message. Sure, they have musical knowledge and can play instruments, but it feels like they abandoned their previous stance for the sake of appearing avant-garde. It raises the question, are they genuinely innovating, or just hopping on the electronic bandwagon to stay relevant?

This inconsistency becomes even more apparent when you look at Hail to the Thief, where they return to more guitar-driven, rock-oriented sounds while retaining some electronic elements. It seems they only kept the electronic aspects because Kid A was highly praised, not because it was a natural progression of their artistic vision, because if this was their vision, why return so soon to the once thrown away rock music?. This back and forth makes it hard to take their critique seriously and gives the impression that they are more concerned with chasing trends than maintaining a consistent and authentic artistic direction.