This video [1] has a great explanation and exploration of why innovation seems to be slowing down. He uses data coming from the patent system over a period of

This video [1] has a great explanation and exploration of why innovation seems to be slowing down. He uses data coming from the patent system over a period of 100 years. The video touches on much of what is in this study and does a great job of explaining it. [1] https://youtu.be/G0R09YzyuCI?t=44m39s https://youtu.be/G0R09YzyuCI?t=44m39s