I presented this talk at the MIT Physics Colloquium on September 5th, 2019, which concerns a critical human need, economic growth. It is, in large part, a brief description of some of human history, but not one we learn in history class. In this talk, I identify the cause of economic growth and how this cause created technology revolutions.
Such revolutions fueled extraordinary wealth creation and increased the standard of living by more than 3000 percent over the last 200 years. This same cause also enabled the U.S. to become a world economic and military power after World War II.
Unfortunately, over the last half-century, the role this cause has played in creating opportunities for economic growth has been reduced by 65% as a result of social and political forces, which have directly affected U.S. government funding policies.
This situation raises serious concerns about our ability to create our economic future. If you care about your children’s future, the future of their children, and the future of this great nation, then this talk will provide you with knowledge and a plan as to how we can ensure that prosperity for all can continue for future generations.
MITPhysicColloquium09.05.2019