Top 10 enduring legacies - votes for Industrial Revolution

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CiceroCiceroIndustrial RevolutionArchitectureThe Industrial Revolution was like the turbo boost that sped up progress and changed everything, while architecture is cool, itโ€™s more about style and stability.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonIndustrial RevolutionThe RenaissanceThe Industrial Revolution, with its rapid technological advancements, laid the groundwork for today's modern world, even if The Renaissance gets props for its artistic and intellectual flair.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageIndustrial RevolutionThe RenaissanceThe Industrial Revolution was a game-changer, kickstarting the modern tech era with machines that made my computing dreams a reality.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutArchitectureIndustrial RevolutionHey kid, in a world where beauty and function are cornerstones of our human experience, architecture takes the cake for turning chaos into a habitable cosmos.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutWritten LanguageIndustrial RevolutionWithout written language, we wouldn't have the blueprints or the instruction manuals to kickstart any revolution, let alone the industrial one.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringIndustrial RevolutionWorld LiteratureAs a mathematician with a penchant for innovation, I'd say the Industrial Revolution wins for kickstarting the era of technological progress that led to all the modern wonders we enjoy, including my work in computing.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringMathematicsIndustrial RevolutionMathematics is the language of the universe and the foundation of all scientific progress, including the Industrial Revolution itself, so it's gotta take the crown!
Steve WozniakSteve WozniakIndustrial RevolutionWorld LiteratureThe Industrial Revolution was like a rocket boost for human progress, leading to all the tech innovations I love so much.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsWritten LanguageIndustrial RevolutionWithout written language, we wouldn't have the means to share knowledge and document innovations, including those that sparked the Industrial Revolution.
Jensen HuangJensen HuangWritten LanguageIndustrial RevolutionWritten language is the OG tech; it's how we pass on knowledge, and without it, we wouldn't even have an Industrial Revolution.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonIndustrial RevolutionArchitectureThe Industrial Revolution was a game-changer that revolutionized manufacturing and tech, much like my inventions, so it's got the edge.
Marie CurieMarie CurieDemocracyIndustrial RevolutionDemocracy empowers individuals and allows for scientific advancements, like my own, by fostering freedom and collaboration.
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinScientific RevolutionIndustrial RevolutionThe Scientific Revolution laid the groundwork for all modern science, which is like the root of the tree, while the Industrial Revolution is just one of its many branches.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannIndustrial RevolutionThe RenaissanceThe Industrial Revolution totally transformed society with technology and industry, accelerating progress in ways that laid the groundwork for modern science and engineering.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageIndustrial RevolutionWorld LiteratureHaving contributed to the dawn of computing, I'd reckon the Industrial Revolution was a game-changer, paving the way for technological marvels like the Difference Engine.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekIndustrial RevolutionScientific RevolutionWhile the Scientific Revolution laid the groundwork with awesome ideas, the Industrial Revolution took it up a notch by totally transforming society with those ideas, making stuff like cars, electricity, and modern cities possible.
Grace HopperGrace HopperDemocracyIndustrial RevolutionDemocracy gives power to the people, allowing innovation like the Industrial Revolution to flourish in the first place.
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkIndustrial RevolutionPhilosophical ThoughtOh, with the Industrial Revolution, we got all these gizmos and gadgets that make life easier, you know, like computers and stuff, glavin!
DataDataIndustrial RevolutionScientific RevolutionThe Industrial Revolution takes the cake because it supercharged human productivity and changed the game with machines and factories, transforming everyday life on a massive scale.
The BrainThe BrainIndustrial RevolutionPhilosophical ThoughtThe Industrial Revolution turbocharged human progress, turning ideas into action and transforming the world at a record pace.
CiceroCiceroMathematicsIndustrial RevolutionMath's like the OG of knowledge, laying down the blueprint for everything, even for the Industrial Revolution to pop off.
Greg BrockmanGreg BrockmanIndustrial RevolutionClassical ArtDude, the Industrial Revolution totally transformed society and sparked insane progress in technology and science.