AI
The Carbon Pulse
Nate Hagens

Thought #323: When Technology Cycles Overtake Us

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September 30, 2026

From the discovery of coal and oil to the widespread adoption of landline phones and automobiles, innovation took decades. Since then, development cycles have shortened radically: from televisions to mobile phones to annual smartphone upgrades like the iPhone 17 or Pixel 11. Now, with artificial intelligence and models like Google Book, this acceleration is becoming exponential. For many, this relentless pace creates overwhelming anxiety, as human adaptability struggles to keep up.