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By contrast, from 1970 to 2020, only one or two such revolutions occurred—most notably, the rise of computers, the internet, and some progress in genetic engineering. Other fundamental sectors like energy, manufacturing, and transportation have not experienced comparable revolutionary shifts, suggesting a slowdown in the pace of structural breakthroughs.
The Role of Human Agency and Belief in Progress
A key insight Crawford offers is that progress is not automatic or guaranteed. It depends heavily on human choices, societal priorities, investment, and collective belief in a better future. Each generation must take up the torch of innovation, insisting that the future can and should be improved.