I'm also optimistic about technological progress, but if you look at this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Academy_of_Engineering#Greatest_Engineering_Ac

I'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.