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It's a good point. In fact, I think technological evolution can be used as a good metaphor for comprehending biological evolution. We see these complex systems that are a synthesis of countless simple iterations, and the result seems almost unbelievable.
We look at the human eye and think: "No way. How could that have come from stepwise iteration!?" But when you look at the Earth and see just plants, rocks, dirt, etc., the International Space Station just doesn't seem to be a possible outcome for any conceivable path for even a very smart apes to take.