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Exponent

Episode 195 — Technological Revolutions

October 18, 2021

69 min episode · 2 min read

Ben Thompson,James Allworth

Episode

69 min

Read time

2 min

Topics

Software Development, Crypto & Web3, Science & Discovery

AI-Generated Summary

Published Dec 13, 2025

What It Covers

Ben Thompson and James Allworth analyze whether the tech industry has reached technological maturity using Carlota Perez's revolution framework, examining crypto as potential next paradigm.

Notable Moment

Thompson argues the tech industry feels less compelling to analyze because major companies have established their kingdoms with defined borders, making strategic outcomes more predictable than during earlier competitive periods.

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Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital
by Carlota Perez
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