Technology slows down when too many people have the power to block it, but it will not be stopped, the barrier to entry is too low for advancement to not always continue. For as long as there is tinker in a garage somewhere trying something new, or a small startup chasing funding for their idea, there will be advancement.
Far too many predictions of the future are overly optimistic in their timelines. I am an optimistic guy, but I recognize the role of people and economics in our advancement.
Never underestimate the power of the ignorant in their ability to lead technology astray.
Never underestimate the power of the fearful in their ability to block technology.
Never underestimate the power of economics in its necessity for technology funding.
But never underestimate the power of those determined to advance technology.
We are in a race against our own mortality.
This race is not a sprint.
All out, balls to the wall, is not always the way to survive a race.
It behooves us not to have our greatest minds burn out early and lose faith.
For now, there are far more people against us than for us.
We will not stop, we will not falter, we will not be defeated.
It takes determination and vision, confidence in our goal.
Our path may be wrong, and we may need to reset.
We will never quit.
Stay alive, and keep moving forward.