Chapter
Economic Growth and Technological Acceleration
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The speaker compares the explosive and exponential growth of certain technologies, such as the TV, to that of a nuclear bomb. They also question whether the recent acceleration in technological advancements is sustainable in the long run.
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The usage and advancement of technology often follows a logistical S curve, where consumer products like televisions get better with use over time.
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Technology
Summary
The usage and advancement of technology often follows a logistical S curve, where consumer products like televisions get better with use over time. The early days of blogging serve as an example of this phenomenon.
ChapterEconomic Growth and Technological Acceleration
Episode#253: Justin Murphy – Creators, Apocalypse, & Urbit
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The rate of technological growth has varied throughout human history, and it is important to consider the potential implications and dangers of exponential growth in any given technology, such as the internet or 3D printing, as it may lead to widespread access to potentially dangerous tools.
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Technological Growth
Summary
The rate of technological growth has varied throughout human history, and it is important to consider the potential implications and dangers of exponential growth in any given technology, such as the internet or 3D printing, as it may lead to widespread access to potentially dangerous tools.