“ It’s so commonly said that Leonardo was “ahead of his time” but that’s only because he didn’t let the world catch up to his mind. Leonardo never built the future, but we still exaggerate as if he did. Sure, his ideas had significant influence over future inventors, but there’s much more to innovation than sketches on paper.”
It seems a provocative piece looking for attention. We are talking about it because it’s extreme position, not for its insights.
I hope the author reviews his article and does a second take with a more informed and critical opinion.
His drawings only didn't lead to progress because they were hidden in his notebooks for centuries after his death. Had they been more widely distributed, they very well may have jumpstarted motorized machines earlier.
It seems a provocative piece looking for attention. We are talking about it because it’s extreme position, not for its insights.
I hope the author reviews his article and does a second take with a more informed and critical opinion.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_inventions_of_Leon...