EO Wilson on institutions, brains, technology

The insight elaborates on the challenge humanity faces with exponential technological growth surpassing the capacity of paleolithic brains and medieval institutions. The rapid proliferation of information and technology such as social media and AI creates exponential curves that our brains struggle to comprehend. The analogy of the Gutenberg press on steroids and amphetamines emphasizes the drastic impact of technology like social media. The exponential acceleration of AI compound the challenge further. The timeline for technology adoption has significantly decreased, with AI reaching 100 million users in two months, compared to Instagram taking two years. The suggestion of regulating the release of new technologies to align with society's absorption capacity highlights the need to prioritize and pace the adoption of advancements to ensure understanding and integration.