Quantum dots ROCK

Michael Bowers accidentally discovers lighting potential of quantum dots. Wow. This sort of discovery always makes me wonder if being part of the human race has always been like this. I feel like we're on the verge of massive and completely societally changing scientific advancements. But, have we always been? Is human-kind's acceleration gaining exponentially, or am I only biased because it feels like a discovery such as the "telephone" is so simple comparatively.

I'd rather buy quantum dot bulbs.