That engine of wealth hasn't shown any positive results after 2000. To some extent the internet has replaced other methods, arguably more productively, but definitely disruptively. We need an estimate of what would have happened without the internet to see the contribution. That would support the article's point ... even the internet benefit hasn't been enough to counter the effects of corporatism and socialism.

You mean the thing Al Gore invented. LOL Actually they discussed the computer & internet as a product of the 80-90's.

Agree in part, however, the article overlooks a big post-2000 "engine of wealth," which many of you are probably reading these comments on.