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Shifting Paradigms in Innovation
This chapter examines the perception of stagnation in scientific progress since the 1970s, countering it with evidence of growth in research quality and quantity. The discussion spans various fields, highlighting how innovation now concentrates in emerging areas like AI and video games, driven by the maturation of traditional sciences. It emphasizes the need for cautious regulation of AI development amidst the dual feelings of excitement and fear regarding its rapid advancements and potential societal consequences.