What? Progress is now stagnating?
> "You can't build a startup training the next cutting-edge LLM model"
Again, what? That's exactly how ChatGPT and Claude were created. And many other startups with targeted models like ElevenLabs.
> once we move beyond our current economic system
If it's one of the other systems tried before, "progress" will not be on the menu.
Also we absolutely see the beginnings of colonization during the Renaissance era. Arguably in 1492 with Columbus "discovering" America.
So not sure what your point is.