Technology Speeds Ahead at a Dizzying Pace

To consider the rapid pace of technological advancement, imagine if you could go back in time 20 years.

Bring an iPhone with you.

Leave it on the seat of a public transportation train or bus.

Once discovered, it would cause a furor.

People would be sure it is sign that we are being visited by aliens who mistakenly left something behind.

They wouldn’t believe that it's commonplace technology just 20 years in the future.

Now that you've taken a moment to consider the breakneck speed of the technology you're probably reading this on, check out 33 Things You'll Be Surprised Didn't Exist 20 Years Ago.

Imagine trying to explain some of these to the you of 20 years ago.