Why do we miss new technology waves? Two reasons that stop us from continuous learning: Getting stuck in local maxima: We make a rational choice to learn a new, efficient technology. It continues to be the best for some time – more features and fewer bugs than new technology. At some point, alternatives get good enough that newcomers are indifferent, while old-timers prefer their old techniques. Finally, new technology surpasses the old. For some time, it still makes sense to continue using the old technology – the activation energy to learn the new tools and methods does not surpass the delta in efficiency between new and old.
Getting Stuck in the Past
Getting Stuck in the Past
Getting Stuck in the Past
Why do we miss new technology waves? Two reasons that stop us from continuous learning: Getting stuck in local maxima: We make a rational choice to learn a new, efficient technology. It continues to be the best for some time – more features and fewer bugs than new technology. At some point, alternatives get good enough that newcomers are indifferent, while old-timers prefer their old techniques. Finally, new technology surpasses the old. For some time, it still makes sense to continue using the old technology – the activation energy to learn the new tools and methods does not surpass the delta in efficiency between new and old.