The promise of technology has always been one of progressive optimism, born of the belief that humans can invent our way into a better life. Under that guiding ethos, humanity tamed wildernesses to create agriculture and civilizations. We built trains, automobiles, and airplanes and invented vaccines to eradicate diseases. Thousands of years ago, survival was a daily struggle. Today, you can order a pizza, dim your lights, and watch every movie in existence without getting up from the couch.
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