There is a perception, common across pretty much the entire US political spectrum, that we have nothing to learn from the history of the Soviet Union, and no reason to fear any similarity of outcome.

I won't comment on the origins of this perception, or its accuracy. I'll just say I sure do hope it turns out to be correct.

You misunderstand me. I meant in terms of technology making them cheaper. Like online courses by major universities, open medicinal formulas (within reason). Investment and maintainence of roads etc by robotics