/sɪks mʌnθ ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/The myth of instant change.
Definition
The persistent, erroneous belief that a major technological breakthrough
(like ChatGPT) will transform society, the economy, and daily life
within a matter of months. This fallacy is driven by "Cathedral Dreams"
and ignoring "Bazaar Friction." History shows that General Purpose
Technologies (like electricity or computers) take 30-50 years to fully
integrate.
The Accelerationist Trap
While the technology improves exponentially, human adoption moves
linearly (or often logarithmically). The disconnect between machine
speed and human speed creates a dangerous expectation gap.
Field Notes & Ephemera
Field Note: The singularity is near, they say. But
have you tried to get a procurement department to approve a new
software vendor?