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The Productivity J Curve: Downward Dip before Progress
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The Productivity J Curve shows that in cases where dependence on a hierarchy is tarnished at the work level (i.e. technology), the effect is that things go down before they go up. In order to make progress, sometimes it requires a reset in eliminating old habits, and takes a new generation to take over.
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ChapterThe Productivity J Curve: Downward Dip before Progress
Episode#141 – Erik Brynjolfsson: Economics of AI, Social Networks, and Technology
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The use of technology alone is not enough to cause a drastic shift in the way we operate businesses.
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The use of technology alone is not enough to cause a drastic shift in the way we operate businesses. There must also be innovative changes in business models and organization to create a significant impact.
ChapterThe Productivity J Curve: Downward Dip before Progress
Episode#141 – Erik Brynjolfsson: Economics of AI, Social Networks, and Technology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The productivity J curve is a phenomenon where a dip in productivity occurs before it eventually increases.
29:47 - 32:19 (02:32)
Summary
The productivity J curve is a phenomenon where a dip in productivity occurs before it eventually increases. This trend is seen in many management strategies like group drive and unit drive.