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During a speech at Davos, Gersonner referenced President Mle’s discussion on the historical pace of human progress—highlighting the slow evolution of GDP doubling over millennia, which radically accelerated with innovations from the late 1800s onward. These innovations have uplifted humanity by reducing child mortality, increasing literacy, and raising global happiness levels. Yet, the modern era of rapid technological change—begun around the late 20th century—has created exponential growth, culminating in the current AI super cycle.