Is there a limit to technology?

[Maximum7]

Bernard Stiegler said that technology is an evolving organism that never ends as long as their are people; yet as an aspiring futurist; I feel that I’ve reached the limit to all the different concepts for technology. All the futurism stuff is repetitive because their are only so many things a human could want; or so many ways to propel a starship. Normally this wouldn’t bother people but I have OCD and autism and one of my intense interests is new ideas in futurism to apply to the Star Wars galaxy and if I run out of stuff; I will surely spiral back into depression. So basically is their a limit?

Please provide a credible source backing up a yes or no answer.

 

[hutchphd]

Why would the limit happen this very day? The march of technology has not been linear nor even monotonic but it has been relentless for humans. The fact that you feel an impending limit is not really relevant to the three year old Tibetan girl who will discover how to build the space elevator using methods beyond your ken.

 

[Maximum7]

Why would the limit happen this very day? The march of technology has not been linear nor even monotonic but it has been relentless for humans. The fact that you feel an impending limit is not really relevant to the three year old Tibetan girl who will discover how to build the space elevator using methods beyond your ken.

I apologize if I came off as arrogant. I would never assume my foresight is beyond the average person as I am not smarter than average but I have been studying speculative science for 10 years now and I seem to be seeing less and less new ideas.

 

[hutchphd]

Perhaps you are getting older! I am nearly 70 and often feel that way...but I know it is either not true or at least temporary. By the same token my grandmother, born in 1892 and died 1977, saw an influx of technology that is simply unimaginable to me. Horse drawn wagons to jet planes and men on the moon. Telegraph to worldwide color TV and computers. Almost all of the vaccinations. Pain free medical procedures. The world from which she passed was amazingly changed.

 

[Maximum7]

Perhaps you are getting older! I am nearly 70 and often feel that way...but I know it is either not true or at least temporary. By the same token my grandmother, born in 1892 and died 1977, saw an influx of technology that is simply unimaginable to me. Horse drawn wagons to jet planes and men on the moon. Telegraph to worldwide color TV and computers. Almost all of the vaccinations. Pain free medical procedures. The world from which she passed was amazingly changed.

70? God bless. You are still sharp.

I will be 28 soon

 

[Klystron]

Consider incremental improvements to the human condition provided by technology and engineering.

New starship drives (major tech) are not necessary to realize useful, even startling, innovations. I am fascinated by how humans will provide daily necessities such as healthy air, food and water while living in space habitats. Look to combining many small improvements and ideas to accomplish everyday tasks in new ways. I am the same age as @hutchphd and envy the cool technology you will witness.

One reason I enjoy STEM subjects is discovering so many new innovations and uses for older technology. Even studying the history of science reveals new information every day: previously unknown papers, once famous discoveries now nearly forgotten, little snippets of information scribbled in the margins of books. Try focusing on a few subjects that interest you then try to remain current; a lifelong endeavor with its own rewards.