Britain Bet Half Its Economy on the Hottest Tech of 1845

In the 1840s, Britain fell in love with a new technology that promised to change everything. Geniuses, politicians, famous novelists and ordinary families all rushed to buy in. By 1850, the country had poured almost half its economy into it. This is the story of the bubble that came before AI, how it pulled in some of the smartest people alive, and what it left behind. This video is for education and entertainment only. It is not financial advice.