[ThomPete]

Great read, however, I think there is something else in play here.

With regards to what we consider inventions that move us forward (more advanced or fundamentally more novel solutions) I wonder if the problem isn't just a lack of imagination but imagination and abilities compared to what technology can deliver.

I always think of this as a reminder that perhaps it's possible to imagine things that humans can't imagine.

https://twitter.com/Hello_World/status/861735184990961664

Having said that there is of course a big difference between inventing something fundamentally new (a rope) and improving it (nylon rope).

But more and more I get the feeling that humans aren't really going to invent most of the solutions we can dream up.