The technological achievements of Silicon Valley and their ilk have massively changed life for the better, palpably so for most people it seems, based on the survey results. In one area I follow and research closely, nutrition and health, it has blown apart top down government and industry monopolies on science, information and discussion. It has transformed entirely my diet and health and enabled discussion with experts and talented people around the world. No government came close to achieving this and in fact has been harmful in effect. This could not have happened without Silicon Valley.