Technological percolation limit
From apm
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After crossing a threshold where all the required things come to together to being fulfilled simultaneously and in a way that fits together (either by chance or by active effort) long neglected areas of technology often receive an unexpected massive boost. An ignition.
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Related
- Theoretical overhang - pre-built segments fall in place all at once
- The "right time" for an (possibly old) idea to spread (and gain mass adoption)
- serendipity that is not as much "by chance" as one might think
