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What does it mean?
Functional technology quickly becomes outdated in the face of new innovation.
In plain terms
Working things get replaced fast.
What can you take from it?
Expect rapid obsolescence in technology.

Where it applies

  • tech industry
  • consumer choices
  • business

Putting it to work

  • planning
  • recycling
  • upgrading

Another view

Some tools remain useful for long.

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