The technological advancements that humankind has witnessed, from inventing the wheel to testing self-driving cars, make for a story we can all be proud of. Over time and with experience, we seem to have learnt to observe our systems holistically and evolve them in an interconnected manner, understanding that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

From a socio-technical perspective, if we chronologically trace the technological revolutions, we will find that the driver behind the events was at first, our basic needs, then our wants, and soon our desires. From basic need of food, shelter, and clothing, to the desire of 10-minute delivery. Every technological upgrade that has been adopted at an unprecedented scale and at a lightning-quick rate by humans has so happened because it made our life simpler, more secure, and more comfortable.

Compared to the 1700s, the standard of living on planet Earth has improved tremendously. The average life expectancy of the world has incr…