I think there have been plenty of problem-solving innovations, but there's a sort of 'market efficiency' effect on innovations that require less complexity. Onc

I think there have been plenty of problem-solving innovations, but there's a sort of 'market efficiency' effect on innovations that require less complexity. Once the kitchen knife was invented, any sort of slicer-dicer tool is just a rehashing of the knife concept. However, when the problems get more complex (E.G., the automation arm that anneals metal is now utilizing neural networks to make sure the kitchen knife does not have deformities), actual solutions are harder to recognize. HVAC can make your building safer from the pandemic, but it usually comes down to whether your boss wants to pay for it. Remote work can be effective, but it needs healthy hours and employee trust to do well. Those are human issues that you can't necessarily innovate away.