The vast majority of people back then were working even more boring and less creative jobs.
Still mountains of stuff being invented now. Almost the entire history of smartphones comes from the last 10 years.
If you think this camera in the OP is cool, you should also be impressed that we are putting periscopes and mirrors inside phones to create adjustable zoom that fits in your pocket and costs hardly anything.
Compensation isn’t everything... although I know how you feel. I’ve been looking for things to hack on on the side if you have any suggestions or interests?
Still mountains of stuff being invented now. Almost the entire history of smartphones comes from the last 10 years.
If you think this camera in the OP is cool, you should also be impressed that we are putting periscopes and mirrors inside phones to create adjustable zoom that fits in your pocket and costs hardly anything.