By Luke Bencie
Why is it that progress comes quickly in some areas of our lives and slowly in others? Consider for a moment that we lived for decades with household items that did not evolve much and were simply viewed as utilitarian goods. Think vacuum cleaners, thermostats, hairdryers, and coffee makers. These were all mundane appliances, which could be found in any middle-class home across America since the 1950s. Yet, these very same items have recently been reinvented and rebranded ...