Sure, I’m willing to agree that the 1950s and 1960s saw a lot also. But the question is whether there’s any substantial such activity now. Your point about queued inventions is very well taken.
The nanotech point might also be valid. Taken together that doesn’t mean that the pace of technological change is accelerating but that we should expect it to start accelerating soon.
Sure, I’m willing to agree that the 1950s and 1960s saw a lot also. But the question is whether there’s any substantial such activity now. Your point about queued inventions is very well taken.
The nanotech point might also be valid. Taken together that doesn’t mean that the pace of technological change is accelerating but that we should expect it to start accelerating soon.