Is Science Slowing Down?

Meet inside The Shops at Waterloo Town Square - we will congregate in the seating area next to the Valu-Mart with the trees sticking out in the middle of the benches at 7pm for 15 minutes, and then head over to a regular's nearby amenity room.

Event

This week, we'll be looking at some literature exploring the titular question. Some potential discussion questions include:

How different do you anticipate 2034 being from today? Would you expect the gap be bigger or smaller than the gap between 2014 and 2024?
Do you believe there are any fields or areas of study where progress is accelerating rather than slowing down? What sets these fields apart?
In your personal experience, which areas of science and technology have had the most significant impact on your daily life over the past decade? How do you expect these areas to evolve in the coming years?
If you could prioritize and accelerate progress in one scientific or technological field, which would it be and why?
Imagine you could travel 50 years into the future and witness the state of science and technology. What breakthroughs or advancements would you hope to see, and what concerns or disappointments would you worry about discovering?