Technology Is A Powerful Thing

Two technological developments recently caught my eye. The first was a new technique to use an extremely common type of rock to trap CO2, the alleged nemesis of our generation. The second is a burgeoning technology which allows for spray on solar panels.

While it remains to be seen how useful these exact technologies will be, the larger point is that seemingly insurmountable challenges can be humbled by a series of technological advances. We must move cautiously to deal with problems who seem to only be able to be solved by the wholesale infringement of rights and/or growth. It would be foolish to rashly legislate roughshod over people, when the next year may bring a simple, noninvasive solution.