Technology is radically improving the quality of life in some communities, and not only by direct application of innovations. After all, the design, production, testing, and marketing of new technology has itself become a growing industry that is turning around the fortunes of once-ailing communities. The companies involved create jobs, add to the tax base, and contribute to an upbeat spirit of renewal.
The conclusion drawn by the argument as a whole is that either the creation or the direct application of technological innovations is radically improving the quality of life in most communities.