Same things happen everywhere. Ppl are addicted to the "idea of
   progress" and expect new things. They expect the world and
   discoveries to happen more dramatically and at a faster pace
   than is realistically possible. But more often than not, common
   is presented as novel. Old ideas come up over and over again
   under new names... All to create an artificial battle with good
   guys and bad guys, teams to root for and some crisis that needs
   resolution. It's a show.