When science, business, religion, and culture all row in the same direction progress is swift. Look at somebody like Christopher Wren (1632-1723). He designed

When science, business, religion, and culture all row in the same direction progress is swift. Look at somebody like Christopher Wren (1632-1723). He designed and built "the Monument to the Great Fire of London"(1677), a giant pillar. Hidden inside was a telescope, for carrying out scientific experiments. The astronomical work was used to enhance the the British navy, and navigation. Which was used by the new stock companies to build a large empire. He also designed churches.