Exponential Revolution
We defined data as “A form of information that can exist without an observer” in the previous blog. It’s information in raw or unorganized form, and it represents values attributed to parameters. For example, a human heart beats all day long. The amount of times it beats per minute is a parameter of the cardiovascular system. The value…
In many ways it is hard to believe that for most of us, the Internet only became part of our daily lives in the late 90’s. But of course the internet has been around for a much longer time – especially in concept. A set of memos show J.C.R. Licklider of MIT discussing his ‘Galactic…
Knowledge is Power. You know this. Humanity has known this for a long time. The earliest documented instance of the phrase “knowledge is power” dates back to the 7th century, and is attributed to Imam Ali, the first Imam of Shia Islam. I’m willing to wager that the concept was understood long before that. But…
Last week, we discussed a paradigm shift from linear to exponential. Today, we find out what that means. Let’s get right to business with this thought-provoking quote: “The greatest shortcoming of the human race is our inability to understand the exponential function.” – Prof. Al Bartlett Wow. That’s a pretty bold claim. But is it…
Every year, many of the world’s top leaders and thinkers gather in Davos for the World Economic Forum. They discuss technological, societal, and economic changes that are set to impact the way we live, work, and interact with each other and our environment. This year, the fourth industrial revolution was the talk of the town.…