That's was quite surreal to read. Thanks for taking your time to share such a nerve-rattling history of advancements in science and technology. I will probably print it out and frame it on my wall and remind myself that we are already living in the future even though much remains to be seen and accomplished.

Also, is your perspective in this topic synonymous with the law of accelerating change? http://www.kurzweilai.net/the-law-of-accelerating-returns