They are claiming this, because there are some hard evidences that this is the case (and also it makes logical sense): Each technological breakthrough accelerat

They are claiming this, because there are some hard evidences that this is the case (and also it makes logical sense): Each technological breakthrough accelerates (quite often) research in all other areas. Think about the invention of speech, writing, printing, computers, internet. And the cross-pollination with metallurgy, chemistry and physics. Just as one example.