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She underscores that technology change is accelerating, with the rate of innovation on an upward trajectory. The mobile revolution, driven by smartphone development, exemplifies how technological adoption can shorten timelines—from 60 years for water heaters to less than 30 years for mobile phones—highlighting the swift pace at which new innovations become mainstream.
Anticipated Future Trends and Technologies
Leaning into the idea of crystal gazing, the speaker identifies emerging technologies poised to define the next decade: