What does this imply about the nature of science and technology and the conditions for technological progress?
This imply that the science and technology is basic such as a candle that took 20 men to invent to light houses.
The conditions for technological progress is slow because of the basic science and because the leaders of this society chose mandates for children that may not fit.
How do the events of the story establish this view?
In the short story of Anthem, it took 20 men to invent the candle and 50 years for the councils to allow candles to light up houses and streets
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