But, if we take into account that most of the problems which our century has solved already had been indicated, and their solutions foreseen, a hundred years ago, we must admit that the progress was not so rapid as might have been expected, and that something hampered it.
He critiques the pace of scientific progress, suggesting it has been slower than anticipated.
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