[rfw300]

More likely: this is a transitional phase where our previously hard problems become easy, and we will soon set our sights on new and much harder problems. The pinnacle of creative achievement in the universe is probably not 2010s B2B SaaS.

It is entirely possible, however, that human beings will not be the primary drivers of progress on those problems.

[gbacon]

Finally, a perspective that looks beyond the buggy whips! As for your last comment, it depends on what you mean by the primary drivers. Figurative crank turners, maybe not. Creativity and insight, don’t count us out just yet.