In Kurzweil’s view, however, at any one time there are multiple technologies following an S-curve. As one S-curve reaches its steepest gradient, another curve begins. Once our first curve starts to flatten out, the younger technology is approaching the explosive phase of its acceleration – and takes up the mantle of rapid growth. And, most importantly of all, these different technologies nourish one another – innovations in one sector inspire developments in the next. When one technology reaches the limits of its potential, a new technological paradigm is waiting in the wings to pick up the
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