The change from atoms to bits is irrevocable and unstoppable. Why now? Because the change is also exponential - small differences of yesterday can have suddenly shocking consequences tomorrow.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The shift from physical atoms to digital bits is irreversible and grows faster over time.
- In plain terms
- Moving from physical objects to digital data is happening and won't stop.
- What can you take from it?
- Digital transformation is inevitable and accelerates exponentially.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What changes are irreversible?
- How fast is digital change?
Another view
Physical constraints still limit purely digital solutions in many sectors.
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