""I’m not particularly patriotic, but this kind of thing feels particularly American. Perhaps my imagination of American innovation is still set in the era of l

""I’m not particularly patriotic, but this kind of thing feels particularly American. Perhaps my imagination of American innovation is still set in the era of lunar missions and radio."" Yes. From the first trans continental train, telegraph, up through landing on the moon. It does inspire a lot of patriotism, it was very 'can-do' time. Very innovative, huge public works. The old technology is still amazing.