The rate of technological development
If we look over the last century and examine the rate of technological growth. We can forgive ourselves for feeling a little proud about how quickly things have moved forward compared to the previous centuries. Flying at speed. Moving underwater stealthily. Travelling in space to name a fraction of what the human race has achieved in such a short span of time.
The big question though, is could we have progressed any faster and further in that space of time? The answer to that question is a big resounding YES!
Since we have been civilised enough to be able to maintain a system of currency, we have had to rely on that very method of exchange, and commerce has taken full advantage of this situation. In fact, commerce has become so powerful that it actually controls the rate at which we progress.
There are currently three levels of technology in existence.
1) Commercial Technology.
This is the technology we use in everyday life. Covering all manner of toys, tools and useful objects. However, the level at which commercial technology is at. Is higher than that used in commercially available products. Now we could argue that the technology they hold back, is not fully tested, and therefore not completely safe. This might be true in very small percentages. The major reason for holding back is good old money. It’s all about making as much money out of a particular product before they move on to the next one. How many times have you seen products advertised as cutting edge at cut price? Only to find that they are outdated months later. Hard selling of latest technology at low prices is a key indicator that commerce is about to release a technologically superior product. So perhaps you can now see the control. What would happen to our technology if this didn’t happen?
2) Military Technology.
This is more advanced than commercial technology. There’s a lot of military technology we know about, and a lot we don’t know about. Governments will hold back the release of this technology into the commercial arena, because it can give them a tactical advantage in a military sense. The components used in military hardware will generally have a longer life than those used in commercial products. I remember having a component catalogue in the 1980′s. I could buy standard or military components. Standard were guaranteed for 1 year. Military for 5 years. They are generally more expensive. Commerce avoids using these products. The excuse is cost but it’s more likely to be because they want to sell you products at regular intervals. Having a product that lasted for a long time would be counter productive to them.
3) Experimental Technology.
This area is way ahead of commercial technology, but is closely watched by the military. There are developments currently in progress which are things that you possibly, couldn’t even comprehend, or didn’t even think was in the realm of possibility. The deepest and most secret of these are run by government bodies, and some of them, apparently, don’t exist. Again, this is for tactical reasons. If you could see what they were cooking up you would be amazed in one sense, and possibly frightened out of your skin.
So there we have it. After taking all these points into consideration, it’s quite obvious to see that progress is thwarted by these processes. Well, let’s see what the next few decades bring. Don’t worry though. Most of it is already here.Jeffrey Edwards co-runshttp://www.hammocksurvivalguide.com/. Feel free to reprint this article in its entirety in your ezine, newsletter or website as long as the article’s content is not modified and all links are included.
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How to Choose a Saddle for Reining or Cutting, part 1
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ML Leddy custom handmade cutting saddle $12,000.00 |
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OEC Diamond Antique Platinum Saddle Ring single Cut R2880 Diamonds by Lauren $3,995.00 |
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Custom Ranch Cutting/Versatility/Cowhorse Saddle17″ by Don Rich $2,950.00 |
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Custom Cutting Saddle 17.5″ Buffed Seat By Don Rich $2,750.00 |
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Custom Cutting Saddle 17″ Slick Seat with Buffed Swell & Skirts By Don Rich $2,750.00 |
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Custom Cutting Saddle 16″ Slick Seat By Don Rich $2,750.00 |
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Custom Ranch Cutting/Versatility/Cowhorse Saddle16 1/4″ by Don Rich $2,750.00 |
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Custom Floral Tooled Cutting Saddle 17″ By Don Rich***Clearance**** $2,250.00 |
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15″ Matt Thompson Ranch Cutting Hand Made Saddle (#U150MTHOMPSONRC) $2,150.00 |
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Custom Cutting Saddle 16″ By Don Rich Snowflake/Floral Slick Seat $1,950.00 |
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M.L. LEDDY 17″ Cutting Saddle *** MUST SEE! *** $1,835.00 |
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Brand New 16″ Cutting Saddle $1,750.00 |
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Tad Sanders Handmade Cutting Saddle $1,600.00 |
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New Tex Tan Cutting Saddle with a 16.5″ Seat $1,590.00 |
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USED Piland Cutting Saddle Brown 17″ Seat Semi Quarter Horse Bars $1,500.00 |
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Coats Cutting Saddle Western Riding Equestrian $1,549.99 |
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Coats Cutting Saddle Cutter $3,450 Replacement Cost Selling With No Reserve $1,400.00 |
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Ranch Cutting/Versatility Saddle by Don Rich 16″ $1,350.00 |
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Ranch Cutting/Versatility Saddle by Don Rich 15 1/2″ $1,350.00 |
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Used Cutting Saddle 16.5″ by Larry Coats. San Angelo, TX $1,250.00 |
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Saddlesmith Cut N’Penner Saddle-Natural Gold-16 $1,294.95 |
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Billy Cook Cut & Shoot 15″ Roper Roping Saddle $1,195.00 |
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16″ G.W. CRATE CUTTING SADDLE NEW FREE SHIP TRAIL Y 17 $1,199.00 |
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VINTON RANCH CUTTER/CUTTING/SORTING/PENNING/TRAIL ALL AROUND SADDLE $1,100.00 |
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Billy Cook 17″ Rita Blanca Cutting Cutter Saddle $1,115.00 |
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Billy Cook 17″ Padded Seat Basket Tooled Cutting Saddle $1,095.95 |
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Billy Cook 16″ Red River Cutting Cutter Saddle $1,090.00 |
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Billy Cook 16″ Fort Worth Cutting Cutter Saddle $1,060.00 |
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Billy Cook Cuttin’ Up Cutter Cutting 17″ Saddle $1,055.00 |
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Billy Cook 16″ Padded Seat Cutter Saddle Cutting Horse $1,095.95 |
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Billy Cook 17″ Padded Seat Cutter Saddle Cutting Horse $1,089.95 |
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USED Piland Cutting Saddle Brown 17″ Seat Semi Quarter Horse Bars $1,000.00 |
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Billy Cook 16″ Down The Fence Cowhorse Cutting Saddle $1,030.00 |
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LIGHTLY USED 16IN. JEFF SMITH CUTTING / PENNING / SORTING / TRAIL SADDLE $995.00 |
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Billy Cook Parker Co. Cutter Cutting 17″ Saddle $1,010.00 |
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Harley Davidson stretched saddle bags and stretched fender 2009-2012 NO CUT OUT $920.00 |
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Used 16″ Terry Brewer Ranch Cutting Saddle (#U165TBREWERSORC) $995.00 |
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Used 15 ½” Circle G Saddlery Western Pro Series Cutting Saddle $985.00 |
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Harley Davidson stretched saddle bags and stretched fender 09-12 NO CUT OUT #3 $890.00 |
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16″ G.W. CRATE CUTTING SADDLE NEW FREE SHIP TRAIL Y 17 $999.00 |
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Saddle Cut Green Jade Diamond 18kt Yellow Gold Ring $999.00 |
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Used 16” Rocking R Western Cutting Saddle $929.00 |
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Used Ranch Cutting/Versatility Saddle 15″ by Don Rich $900.00 |
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Ranch Cutting Saddle $899.00 |
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Stunning Vintage Estate Art Deco 18K Gold Saddle Cut Jade Ring Size 6 1/4 WOW $918.99 |
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Harley Davidson stretched saddle bags and stretched fender 09-12 NO CUT OUT #2 $800.00 |
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16″ G.W. CRATE CUTTING SADDLE NEW FREE SHIP TRAIL Y 17 $899.00 |
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G.W. CRATE 16″ CUTTING SADDLE CUSTOM NEW FREE SHIP 17 Y $869.00 |
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HANDMADE 16.5 in. VINTON CUTTING SADDLE /PENNING /SORTING / TRAIL $865.00 |
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BLUE RIVER WESTERN CUTTING / PENNING HORSE SADDLE $799.99 |
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BLUE RIVER WESTERN CUTTING / PENNING HORSE SADDLE $799.99 |
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**Custom** Cutting / Penning Saddle 16″ Tooled Roughout $750.00 |
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Handmade Cutting Saddle 16″ by Don Rich Slick Seat $750.00 |
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Handmade Cutting Saddle 16″ by Don Rich RO Seat $750.00 |
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Used Cutting Saddle 16″ by Cowboy’s, Lafayette, LA $750.00 |
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Real nice old Used ~HEAVY wESTERN CUTTING Horse or ROPE Saddle ~ TOOLed Leather $800.00 |
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Used 16 ½” Tex Tan Hereford Brand Western Cutting Saddle $725.00 |
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Vintage Circle Y 16” Cutting & Reining Saddle $750.00 |
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SRS Paul Taylor Ranch Cutting Saddle all rough out 16.5 inch seat $710.00 |
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16″, 17″ Blue River Western Cutting Saddle $745.00 |
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16″, 17″ Blue River Western Cutting Saddle $745.00 |
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16″,17″ Blue River Western Ostrich Seat Cutting Saddle $745.00 |
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16″, 17″ Blue River Western Cutting Saddle $745.00 |
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16″, 17″ Blue River Western Cutting Saddle $745.00 |
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16″,17″ Blue River Western Ostrich Seat Cutting Saddle $745.00 |
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Used Cutting Saddle, Team Penning, Sorting $699.00 |
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240PC Pyrex Glass Faceted Gem Cut Double Flared Saddle Plugs – Wholesale $669.12 |
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Used 14 ½-15” Courts Western Ranch/Cutting Saddle $625.00 |
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Nice Circle Y Cutting Saddle $600.00 |
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western cutting training horse saddle silver conchos $500.00 |
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17 Cutter Western Ranch Cutting Saddle $500.00 |
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WESTERN SADDLE H & H SADDLERY 28 USED SADDLE HORSE SADDLE CUTTING SADDLE 13A $529.99 |
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DOUBLE T WESTERN CUTTING / PENNING HORSE SADDLE 16″ $499.99 |
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Circle Y Cutting Saddle 16.5 $400.00 |
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17 CUSTOM CUTTER WESTERN RANCH CUTTING SADDLE $425.00 |
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16 CUSTOM CUTTER WESTERN RANCH CUTTING SADDLE $425.00 |
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Vintage English Cut-back Saddle and Bridles $375.00 |
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NEW 16″ Silver King Cutting/Show/Pleasure Saddle $350.00 |
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15″, 16″ Double T Barrel Saddle With Cut Out Card Suite On Skirts $385.00 |
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Liberty Lane Cut Back COMPLETE Show Saddle Package $379.05 |
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EquiRoyal Pro Am ALL PURPOSE 16″ CUT BACK COMPLETE saddle package w/WIDE TREE! $379.05 |
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EquiRoyal Pro Am ALL PURPOSE 17.5″ Cut Back COMPLETE saddle package w/WIDE TREE! $379.05 |
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Price McGlaughlin Saddle Cutting Ranch Trail Great Saddle. $300.00 |
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KK119 HILASON ENGLISH CUT BACK TRAIL PLEASURE SADDLE 21 $299.14 |
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CK119 HILASON ENGLISH CUT BACK TRAIL PLEASURE SADDLE 21″ $295.00 |
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21″ Cut back SOFTY Seat Lane Fox English Show Saddle PK $254.00 |
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21″ Cut back SOFTY Seat Lane Fox English Show Saddle PK $254.00 |
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21″ Cut back SOFTY Seat Lane Fox English Show Saddle PK $254.00 |
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21″ Leather Black Cut back Lane Fox English Saddle Horse Gaited FREE Bridle 6pcs $248.88 |
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21″ Leather Black Cut back Lane Fox English Saddle Suede Seat Horse Gaited 6pcs $248.88 |
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21″ Black ENGLISH SMOOTH SOFT Leather Lane Fox Cutback Saddle 5PC TACK SET $225.95 |
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21″ Lane Fox Cut back Show softy Saddleseat Saddle Pkg $225.00 |
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21″ Cut back SOFTY Seat Lane Fox English Show Saddle PK $224.95 |
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New Saddleback Contour Cut Western Saddle Pad Hair on Hide 32×30 1 1/2″Built Up $224.99 |
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1969 – 1970 Corvette C3 Convertible Carpet Set (Cut Pile) $249.99 |
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1969 – 1970 Corvette C3 Convertible Carpet Set (Cut Pile) $249.99 |
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1971 – 1975 Corvette C3 Convertible Carpet Set (Cut Pile) $249.99 |
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1971 – 1975 Corvette C3 Convertible Carpet Set (Cut Pile) $249.99 |
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1971 – 1975 Corvette C3 Convertible Carpet Set (Cut Pile) $249.99 |
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1971 – 1975 Corvette C3 Convertible Carpet Set (Cut Pile) $249.99 |
