The development of significant technologies in our time, like fracking methods for natural gas extraction, can be attributed to a series of minor innovations combined with a few key breakthroughs over the past sixty years. This highlights the collaborative nature of technological progress, where various contributions, no matter how small, play an essential role in achieving major advancements.

Walter Isaacson's book, "The Innovators," explores the contributions of various inventors and thinkers who have shaped the digital age. It emphasizes how both individual creativity and collaborative efforts have led to the transformative technologies we rely on today.