The Loss of the Stable State
The Reith Lectures
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Technological Innovation and Pervasiveness
Technological innovations have been diffusing at an increasingly rapid rate over the years. The exponential rate of change seen in modern times has been consistent across different periods in history. While the rate of change remains constant, the absolute levels of technology have been escalating. This escalation in technology may be reaching a limit related to human and social capacities. The issue of pervasiveness arises as numerous new inventions impact society, potentially leading to limits in technological advancement.
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