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#2 – Geoffrey West: The Scaling Laws Behind Living Organisms, Cities, Businesses, and Technologies
Scaling Theory
Exploring Power Laws in Technology and Innovation
The chapter discusses the idea of finding a universal power law that governs the growth of technologies, referencing principles like Moore's Law and rights law. It explores the need for a comprehensive theory that encompasses innovation and obsolescence in various fields, drawing from concepts like the 'adjacent possible.' The conversation also touches on the implications of scaling laws in living organisms and the importance of continuous innovation to match the accelerating growth of the economic system.
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