Those dummies. They had perfectly good time machines in 1999 and they didn't even use them to visit our enlightened era. I bet they did all their calculations on some old Windows 95 system instead of investing in solid multiple core machines.
Still, they don't hold a candle to Gregor Mendel failing to incorporate DNA in his genetic work, if you can believe it.
I disagree with his argument of the end of cheap energy. Even if oil were to become very expensive, we could use nuclear power. It is more expensive than natural gas, but it can power the economy. Also, countries with hydro power would have an economic advantage in a post oil world. Countries with these power sources would become manufacturing hubs.
Still, they don't hold a candle to Gregor Mendel failing to incorporate DNA in his genetic work, if you can believe it.