Quantum computing. Genetic engineering. Cryptocurrency. The internet of things. 3D printing. VR. Nanotechnology. Self-driving cars. Space travel. Artificial intelligence. Not one of these spurious innovations will ever live up to its hype. Not one will ever prove transformative.
"The excess and plenitude and unlimited growth of capitalism is a manic experience, a stimulant binge where the comedown is suspended by disbelief." Walker Storz surveys the "suburban bardo": https://t.co/ARpQdThJW0
This very popular photo captured by Timothy C. Roth from Task Force Turtle portrays a snapping turtle that emerged after hibernation carrying the "earth" on its back [read more, full story: https://t.co/54qdti5XqQ]