Every few months, the data community rediscovers an old question: Is Master Data Management dead? The topic resurfaced recently in a Reddit thread , where data engineers and architects debated whether MDM remains relevant in a world of Data Mesh, automation, and AI-driven analytics. Their answers reveal something deeper than a tool debate; they show how the struggle for consistent, trustworthy data remains unsolved. The Frustration: Heavy Tools, Slow Results For many practiti