I'm glad I helped initiate some of the initial kernels.
I didn't know where it was going. This end seemed the most inevitable to me.
This is similar to one of Stephen King's fiction writing strategies. He puts the characters in a precarious situation first and goes from there without knowing where the story will end up. He lets the situation bring out the character and plot.
We're living through some fascinating times, absolutely, and it's only accelerating. Quantum computers will likely be the next big leap forward, hopefully we'll land on our feet when it's all said and done.