It's amazing how the human race is 'leaping ahead' the nowadays. Historically we've taken evolutionary steps, e.g. the steam engine to the combustion engine. A

It's amazing how the human race is 'leaping ahead' the nowadays. Historically we've taken evolutionary steps, e.g. the steam engine to the combustion engine. A well-established paradigm is mastered before the next. Now, while we have people exploring 'easier' forms of fusion, we have people exploring the harder forms of fusion. Although we don't live in the most exciting times (space-faring and everything after being the most), we are at the crux of all future human endeavors. Exciting times.