Innovation is characterized by incremental changes rather than large leaps. Historical inventions build upon previous advancements, as seen in Guglielmo Marconi's radio technology, which laid the groundwork for modern communication. This perspective contrasts with lazy critiques suggesting a lack of originality. In the current era, ignorance can dominate, allowing media to exploit simplifications rather than engaging in deeper educational efforts. By understanding the nuanced nature of innovation, one can appreciate the cumulative effort that precedes significant technological advancements.
Innovation is a substance that happens in small tweaks, not broad strokes, and what look like huge steps forward today usually rely on a whole subsystem of smaller innovations.
In our post-truth era, the most tangible realities seem to have become those most easily defined by ignorance, leaving headline writers free to appeal to prejudice.
Ignoring innovation's complexity allows lazy analyses to suggest that everything is just rehashed ideas rather than recognizing the foundational work that enables new technologies.
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