Life today seems more similar to 1966 than expected compared to 1906-1966
binarybits · x · 2026-08-19
The author argues that life today feels more similar to 1966 than people back then might have predicted, especially when contrasted with the radical changes between 1906 and 1966 (cars, planes, antibiotics, etc.). This sparks reflection on the tangible impact of technological innovation in recent decades.
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