The author reflects on the IoT Revolution and its potential to address environmental concerns through smart systems that learn and adapt, such as self-driving cars and smart homes. While acknowledging past fears about technology's ability to solve problems, the author notes that recent advancements in machine learning and sensorization have brought significant promise to sustainability and efficiency gains. The author's company, InfluxData, is working to support this future by building an open-source platform for data processing and analysis, enabling customers like BBOXX and Spiio to create "smarter" systems that optimize resource use and minimize environmental impact. Despite lingering concerns about humanity's ability to manage resources sustainably, the author expresses optimism about the potential of technology to drive positive change.