A review of 'Where's My Flying Car?' by J. Storrs Hall, exploring the causes of technological stagnation and the potential for future progress in flying cars, nuclear energy, and nanotechnology.
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This book review discusses J. Storrs Hall's 'Where's My Flying Car?', which explores the causes of the Great Stagnation since the 1970s. Hall argues that the stagnation was caused by flatlining energy usage, stemming from a failure to adopt nuclear energy due to excessive regulation driven by 'green fundamentalism'. The review covers Hall's analysis of flying cars, nuclear power, and nanotechnology, detailing how regulation and public funding have hindered progress in these areas. It also touches on Hall's critique of government-funded science and his vision for future technological advancements.
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