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1926 vs 2026 (almost) vs 2126
Posted on 10/2/25 at 7:53 am
Posted on 10/2/25 at 7:53 am
1926
Space and Technology
First Liquid-Fueled Rocket:
On March 16, 1926, Robert Goddard successfully launched the world's first liquid-fueled rocket in Auburn, Massachusetts, a pivotal moment for space exploration.
Mechanical Television:
Scottish inventor John Logie Baird demonstrated the world's first working mechanical television system on January 26, 1926.
Aerosol Spray Can:
Norwegian chemical engineer Erik Rotheim was granted a patent for the aerosol spray can, an invention that would later revolutionize product packaging.
Joystick Patent:
C.B. Mirick at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory patented the first joystick in 1926.
Everyday Life and Inventions
Einstein Refrigerator:
Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard invented a safer refrigerator design that addressed the issue of potentially toxic gases in conventional refrigerators.
Traffic Signal:
Garrett Morgan invented and patented a three-position traffic signal, significantly improving street safety by including a warning position between stop and go.
Hoover Vacuum Cleaner:
In 1926, the Hoover company developed a "positive agitation" system that greatly increased the efficiency of carpet cleaning, making household chores easier.
Then we have today.
Do you think we can advance in the next 100 years as much as we did in the last 100 years?
Space and Technology
First Liquid-Fueled Rocket:
On March 16, 1926, Robert Goddard successfully launched the world's first liquid-fueled rocket in Auburn, Massachusetts, a pivotal moment for space exploration.
Mechanical Television:
Scottish inventor John Logie Baird demonstrated the world's first working mechanical television system on January 26, 1926.
Aerosol Spray Can:
Norwegian chemical engineer Erik Rotheim was granted a patent for the aerosol spray can, an invention that would later revolutionize product packaging.
Joystick Patent:
C.B. Mirick at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory patented the first joystick in 1926.
Everyday Life and Inventions
Einstein Refrigerator:
Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard invented a safer refrigerator design that addressed the issue of potentially toxic gases in conventional refrigerators.
Traffic Signal:
Garrett Morgan invented and patented a three-position traffic signal, significantly improving street safety by including a warning position between stop and go.
Hoover Vacuum Cleaner:
In 1926, the Hoover company developed a "positive agitation" system that greatly increased the efficiency of carpet cleaning, making household chores easier.
Then we have today.
Do you think we can advance in the next 100 years as much as we did in the last 100 years?
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Posted on 10/2/25 at 7:54 am to travelgamer
quote:
Do you think we can advance in the next 100 years as much as we did in the last 100 years?
We will never know…. Probably
Posted on 10/2/25 at 8:02 am to travelgamer
quote:
Do you think we can advance in the next 100 years as much as we did in the last 100 years?
Of course. And MUCH faster since that shite basically grows exponentially.
Posted on 10/2/25 at 8:09 am to travelgamer
By “advanced” do you mean like never running out of spicy at Popeyes? Or do you mean a self-repairing shake machine at Mickey D’s?
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This post was edited on 10/2/25 at 9:49 am
Posted on 10/2/25 at 8:12 am to travelgamer
A lot of people have pointed to a slowdown in scientific discovery that leads to disruption of the old norms, advancing us as a species. I think it's been shown that in the last 30 years or so, most of what the academics produces is not really new...most peer papers are just rehashing what's been said from a new angle.
I think it may be good to have periods where we absorb over the frantic pace of the early 20th century.
I think it may be good to have periods where we absorb over the frantic pace of the early 20th century.
Posted on 10/2/25 at 8:45 am to Koach K
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By “advance” do you mean like never running out of spicy at Popeyes?
I'm convinced there's a business model to compete with popeyes by just providing good chicken coupled with good service.
Posted on 10/2/25 at 9:13 am to travelgamer
quote:
Do you think we can advance in the next 100 years as much as we did in the last 100 years?
Absolutely, inventions happen much much faster with collaboration- which is a thousand times easier now.
Posted on 10/2/25 at 9:25 am to travelgamer
We will find an alternative for petroleum and put it into widespread use.
Posted on 10/2/25 at 10:41 am to travelgamer
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Do you think we can advance in the next 100 years as much as we did in the last 100 years?
I’ll bookmark this post and we’ll discuss it then…
Posted on 10/2/25 at 10:44 am to travelgamer
Me and my buddies used to discuss this regularly while sitting around puffing on the ganga. My belief (and this is the condensed version of course, because we discussed it often and in great detail with many layers) is that considering the trajectory at the speed of light, and how quickly we have advanced everything technologically, the weaponry, AI now on the cusp of overtaking the world, etc. etc., my point was always where the frick do we go from here. As pointed out in the op, it is unbelievable the advancements made in just the last 100 years or so. The only possible answer is annihilation imo. Just consider China for example, with no regulations on anything and there's no telling what crazy shite they're trying to do. And incredibly dangerous with no one to oversee any ridiculously audacious incredibly dangerous In many cases "innovations/inventions" And just think, it only takes one maniacal, narcissistic, God complex psycho to program some evil, dangerous, incredibly destructive device to literally blow the fricking world up. That goes for anyone and any country, us included. I just don't see any way that this all just doesn't end in complete disaster. Start prepping is all I can tell ya. And all the ot ballers need to get started quickly on their bunkers in Hawaii or New Zealand. Or wherever all the other billionaires are building theirs. If that ain't a dire warning of impending doom, I don't know what to tell you. There's simply no way that this continues to accelerate at this rate without consequences and repercussions. I've been on this for 30+ years now. It ain't gonna be good. Skynet will be up and running and wrecking shite soon as well. And that might end up being the least of our problems. And God forbid Newscum or any other lunatic wins in '28. That'll just accelerate our demise. Regardless, I'm genuinely terrified for my children and their future. We ain't gonna be here much longer. At the very least, not as we've ever known it. Say your prayers and take your vitamins.
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