5th Civilization Post

I am almost done with this game! I have made it to the modern era. It is very interesting to see the computer's impression of 2008. The game is moving at a very quick pace now. I currently have about 40 turns left in the game. This week I have focused on building up my civilization's technology. I have researched refrigeration, hospitals, ecology, railroads, flight, computers, hydro power as well as coal power plants just to name a few. By making all of these technology improvements in my civilization of 20,000 souls has reached the position of impassable. I am assuming this means that with the few number of turns left and the strength/size of my civilization there is no way that any other civilization can take over mine. Looking at the map, I have control of almost the entire continent of Africa.
In real world perspective technology is important. Technology allows countries to become powerful not only economically but militarily as well. With high technology many countries want to trade to receive the technology as well. Who ever has the technology has the power.