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Direct link to essay http://www.hnn.us/articles/133910.html http://www.hnn.us/articles/133910.html "The Truth Wears Off" http://crayz.org/science.pdf http://crayz.org/science.pdf seems like a relevant comparison. Many early studies and experiments based on fresh theories produce dramatic results, but decades later, when experiments are repeated the results are still there, but less dramatic. Similarly if you're inside the tech world, you can get the impression that things are moving at a crazy pace, but if you step out you'll find the world is not that different. Tech does have an effect, but it's not as dramatic as those with bias claim it to be.