One question of great relevance is the change in the statistic implied by the article's title over the past couple decades, and the projected change in the deca

One question of great relevance is the change in the statistic implied by the article's title over the past couple decades, and the projected change in the decades to come. Is this Moore's-law-esque? If so, eventually, these concerns will be trivial. Is an asymptote approaching? If so, this metric becomes increasing relevant and crucial.