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"In my opinion, all previous advances in the various lines of invention will appear totally insignificant when compared with those which the present century wil
by wumms 7y ago
"In my opinion, all previous advances in the various lines of invention will appear totally insignificant when compared with those which the present century will witness. I almost wish that I might live my life over again to see the wonders which are at the threshold." Charles Holland Duell, 1902
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Holland_Duell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Holland_Duell
- davidivadavid 7y agoI'm also optimistic about technological progress, but if you look at this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Academy_of_Engineering#Greatest_Engineering_Achievements_of_the_20th_Century https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Academy_of_Engineerin... The 21st century might look a bit lackluster so far.