The lack of major scientific advancements is probably taking some of the luster off.
Most of the field-defining advancements came in or before the early 20th century: genetics, relativity, tectonics, quantum mechanics, marginal utility theory, natural selection, chemistry.
Since then, we've mostly been tinkering around the edges.
The lack of major scientific advancements is probably taking some of the luster off.
Most of the field-defining advancements came in or before the early 20th century: genetics, relativity, tectonics, quantum mechanics, marginal utility theory, natural selection, chemistry.
Since then, we've mostly been tinkering around the edges.