Rebutting "stagnation": biology and computing have seen massive progress
Dr_Atoosa · x · 2026-08-20
The author reflects on the "progress studies" movement's emphasis on "not enough progress." While energy and transportation plateaued post-1970, biology, computing, and social/legal rights have compounded significantly. Comparing the lack of digital computers, internet, and modern medicine in the 1940s to today, the author argues that the "stagnation" narrative often reflects a narrow focus on specific sectors rather than a holistic view.
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