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The Promise and Peril of Disruptive Technology & How Being in Nature Changes You

Sep 18, 2025
Scott Anthony, a clinical professor of strategy at Dartmouth and author of Epic Disruptions, dives into the history of disruptive innovations like the printing press and how they shape our world today. He discusses the highs and lows of these changes, sharing insights on the evolution from McDonald's to modern computing. Meanwhile, environmental neuroscientist Marc Berman reveals the profound impact of nature on our cognition, health, and social interactions, emphasizing just how vital outdoor experiences are for mental wellness.
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INSIGHT

Disruption Follows A Repeatable Pattern

  • Disruptive technologies reshape what’s possible by making complex, expensive things simple and affordable.
  • Scott Anthony compares the printing press to AI to show history's lessons repeat in pattern.
ANECDOTE

Robo-Taxi Gave A Cannonball Feeling

  • Scott Anthony rode a Waymo robo-taxi and felt both excitement and unease.
  • He likened that mixed feeling to witnessing a cannonball from the sky in earlier disruptions.
INSIGHT

Business Model Beats Product Alone

  • McDonald's disrupted by simplifying food and cracking a new business model, not just by the burger.
  • Ray Kroc unlocked global scale by franchising plus a real-estate revenue model.
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