The longer I think about it, the more I cannot hide the impression that our approach to innovation, and to technology in specific, is similar to pushing a rope. To some extent, that reasoning constitutes part four to the two part series on expectations and realities (see parts one, two, and three). Let me explain. We […]
Society’s ambiguity
06 Nov 2013 by Leave a Comment
Over the last few days I’ve been pondering that maybe I need to write a part 3 to the two-part series on expectations and realities. No kidding. It seems that I missed an important aspect of our unrealistic expectations: the ambiguous attitude towards technology that runs through today’s western societies. Even in these technologically advanced […]
How much innovation can society cope with?
03 Oct 2013 by Leave a Comment
Earlier on I posted that innovation essentially is change that generates value for society. From that perspective, society should just embrace every bit of innovation it could get hold of, shouldn’t it? However, there are two fundamental obstacles. The first elephant in the room is of psychological nature, I’d call it “change fatigue”: the very […]
The myth of unlimited capacity
23 Sep 2013 by Leave a Comment
Humanity has proved to be incredibly innovative in adjusting our living conditions to our advantage. This success story appears to predate written history, and one might draw the conclusion to our collective ingenuity was absolutely superior and capable of mastering any kind of problem. But is this really true?? Let’s think twice. Our track record […]
Innovation is all good. Isn’t it …??
16 Sep 2013 by 2 Comments
We all want innovation, don’t we? The latest gadget, the more efficient manufacturing technology, a more competitive business model, prosperity and social development for all. That’s all very positive, right? Well, then think about terms like disruptive innovation, or creative destruction. They speak a different language. So maybe innovation is not all only positive? Maybe? […]
