The stagnation in scientific advancement since the 1970s may stem from cultural factors, including a risk-averse mindset and a lack of new ideas.

The environmental regulations and adversarial legalism that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s have made it increasingly difficult to build necessary infrastructure, leading to a decline in growth initiatives.

As we automate scientists and innovators, we may see rapid advancements in scientific research, but new bottlenecks will likely arise.

Extreme conspiracy theories have driven many of the most important innovations over the last 50 to 75 years.

While some scientific theories take decades or longer to materialize, there are instances where breakthroughs occur much faster than anticipated, highlighting the unpredictable nature of technological progress.

The length of scientific papers has increased over time, likely due to the complexity of questions being addressed and the formalization of methodologies in research.

The fear of apocalyptic consequences from scientific endeavors and a desire to escape into abstraction have contributed to this stagnation.

Federal science and tech policy is too reliant on solutions from 50 years ago, which addressed past problems instead of current ones.

The government often resists modernization due to bureaucracy, but software can help dismantle these barriers and benefit society.