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Many technologies do not democratize or result in leisure time or cure any of the legion of ills that humanity suffers. Tech usually just amplifies the existing power of a political entity, be it statesman or soldier or businessman.

The singular piece of revolutionary tech of the last millennium which actually has improved lives for millions, is the laundry machine, which unlocks many hours of peace and relaxation or education or whatever is needed, for the poor, particularly to the benefit of women who traditionally washed our clothes. The Internet is nice, but perhaps not as pivotal as that invention.