There's a lot of talk about the Digital Revolution and the effects it had, has, might have. Let's take a step back to put things into perspective: Could it be that this revolution is a lot larger than we usually think? Are we currently experiencing the beginnings of a major transformation not only of our technological base, but of the very … Continue reading The Third of the Grand Revolutions
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How an emerging pattern of material flow could empower innovation
Trade and manufacturing are two cornerstones of the human endeavour, together they shape a society's flow of tangible, material goods. As discussed in a brief history of material flow, trade and manufacturing have evolved only very slowly for most of our history, with the significant exception of the period after the Industrial Revolution. Today I'll present snapshots of … Continue reading How an emerging pattern of material flow could empower innovation
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