The Loss of the Stable State
The Reith Lectures
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The Necessity of Death and Generational Change for Technological Adaptation
Technological advancements are constantly evolving, holding great potential for innovation. The frequency of technological impacts on society requires quicker adaptation than generational shifts. Death is crucial for generating novelty and driving biological evolution, as species cannot evolve without it. In human societies, generational changes have historically facilitated the absorption of innovations that could not have been absorbed otherwise.
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