This is all very well but all a bit nebulous. The most inventive period in Modern times is the Industrial Revolution which changed the world completely.

It was also built on the religious context of the Protestant work ethic which is why all the great inventors and inventions, along with philosophical and philanthropic ideas from the Victorian era are from Northern Europe.

and you are sharing your opinion for what purpose?

I would love to agree with you, but I can't because I know that many significant technological developments were not brought about by caring individuals, but rather by governments and their subsidiaries trying to solve specific problems presented war demands.

For example, many people will credit Steve Jobs with the development of the smart phone, but the reality is that basically every piece of technology in these incredible devices was adapted from military technology.
The camera was developed for spy satellites, the microchip was developed for cruise missiles, and the internet was for military communications
The military has a rule that they are never allowed to patent anything they develop specifically so it can be used in civilian markets later.

Wow, I need to read up.

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