Is Technological Progress Slowing Down?

When you think about groundbreaking advancements and colossal intellectual leaps, it’s easy to envision the European Renaissance or the modern tech hubs around the globe. Yet, many often overlook a crucial period between the 8th and 14th centuries: the Islamic Golden Age. This era produced a wide range of discoveries and innovations. However, this golden age did not last forever, around the 12th century the rate of scientific progress considerably slowed down. There are many explanations as to why this occurred. some include the rise of orthodox views, Mongol invasion, crusades, and political fragmentation. Throughout history, in many cultures, we see a period of growth, where civilizations flourished for a certain period of time and then their economic and technological developments started to decline. No civilization is exempted from this. <a href="https://vidhyashankr22.medium.com/is-technological-progress-slowing-down-2708d655146f">Read More</a>