Tim, this is an excellent perspective, and it had me reflecting on the parallels between the agricultural revolution, as described in Sapiens, and our shift from the Information Age to the AI era. While earlier transitions, like the adoption of tractors, took decades due to infrastructural and cultural barriers, the adoption of AI is progressing at an unprecedented pace, largely because of the dense digital networks and technological literacy we’ve built over time.
AI, in many ways, has always existed in some form. However, as infrastructure continues to evolve and scale, adoption will accelerate even further. Of course, this requires significant operating model adjustments and shifts in how we work, but the foundations for rapid integration are already in place.
Your piece brilliantly illustrates how historical patterns of technology adoption, like the 40-year journey of tractors, are being compressed to just a few years today. The three shifts you mentioned—technological literacy, dense information networks, and digital infrastructure—are pivotal in enabling this acceleration. Moreover, as you pointed out, modern users don’t just adopt technology; they innovate alongside it, creating a feedback loop that drives progress at breakneck speed.
Thanks for sharing these insights, Tim—this is a critical reminder of how rapidly things are evolving and how essential it is to stay ahead of the curve!
Tim, this is an excellent perspective, and it had me reflecting on the parallels between the agricultural revolution, as described in Sapiens, and our shift from the Information Age to the AI era. While earlier transitions, like the adoption of tractors, took decades due to infrastructural and cultural barriers, the adoption of AI is progressing at an unprecedented pace, largely because of the dense digital networks and technological literacy we’ve built over time.
AI, in many ways, has always existed in some form. However, as infrastructure continues to evolve and scale, adoption will accelerate even further. Of course, this requires significant operating model adjustments and shifts in how we work, but the foundations for rapid integration are already in place.
Your piece brilliantly illustrates how historical patterns of technology adoption, like the 40-year journey of tractors, are being compressed to just a few years today. The three shifts you mentioned—technological literacy, dense information networks, and digital infrastructure—are pivotal in enabling this acceleration. Moreover, as you pointed out, modern users don’t just adopt technology; they innovate alongside it, creating a feedback loop that drives progress at breakneck speed.
Thanks for sharing these insights, Tim—this is a critical reminder of how rapidly things are evolving and how essential it is to stay ahead of the curve!