Thank You for Being Late, by Thomas Friedman, is an exploration of the dizzying pace of technological and political change in the 21st century. Through scientific, economic and political analysis, Friedman demonstrates how technology is advancing faster than our ability to comprehend and adapt to it, and how this affects our daily lives. Key learnings from this book include:
• The need for individuals, as well as governments and organisations, to become resilient to our rapidly changing societies
• How new technologies such as robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are rapidly transforming the world and how to prepare for this
• How globalisation and population growth are impacting social, economic and political stability, and the importance of global co-operation in the face of uncertainty
For UX designers, this book is an essential read due to its insights into the changes technology is causing in our everyday lives. Other books that may be of interest to UX designers that are related to this book include Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal; Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans; and The Design Thinking Playbook by Michael Lewrick.
🎀 Highlights
Technology-induced globalization means scientists from all over the world can share big, innovative ideas at breakneck speed,
Moore’s Law is, and why it’s important.
a great disruption occurred in 2007, in which three accelerating forces – technology, markets and climate change – all ramped up.
it means that this is a time of constant adaptation. If prior epochs of history were characterized by occasional destabilization, the modern world is one of near-constant
it means that this is a time of constant adaptation. If prior epochs of history were characterized by occasional destabilization, the modern world is one of near-constant destabilization; humans must constantly reevaluate their ecosystem, remaining agile in order to adapt to
it means that this is a time of constant adaptation. If prior epochs of history were characterized by occasional destabilization, the modern world is one of near-constant destabilization; humans must constantly reevaluate their ecosystem, remaining agile in order to adapt to a rapidly changing world.
in today’s world. But rather than a static stability, you can expect a dynamic stability, like the one you experience while riding a bike.
it will keep you afloat if you stay in motion.
In the blinks that follow, you’ll learn more about the specific forms of accelerations at hand and how you can keep pace in a world that’s moving faster than
In the blinks that follow, you’ll learn more about the specific forms of accelerations at hand and how you can keep pace in a world that’s moving faster than ever.
Bloomberg.com reported that the concentration of atmospheric CO2 is 35 percent higher than at its peak over the past 800,000 years; sea levels have reached their highest point in 115,000 years; and the nitrogen cycle is experiencing a more dramatic upheaval now than at any point in the last 2.5 billion years.
According to the United Nations, by 2050, the world population is expected to rise from around 7.2 billion today to 9.7 billion. All those additional people will mean more cars, more homes, more water and electricity consumption and a far greater carbon footprint.
The world is changing more quickly than ever. Rapidly evolving technology, global markets and climate change all imply significant accelerations to the pace of life – and these factors are exerting a major impact on our lives. In this wild new world, working together for the common good may be humanity’s last hope. Actionable advice: Get out there and interact. When the author asked Surgeon General Vivek Murthy what the leading disease affecting Americans is today, he answered immediately, “It’s not cancer. . . not heart disease. It’s
while we’re living in the most technologically networked and interconnected period in history, we are feeling more isolated than ever. In this environment, human-to-human interaction is essential to your health.
In Praise of Slowness (2005) offers both an indictment of and an alternative to the high-speed lifestyle that plagues many people today. It examines how the rat race impacts our minds, bodies and souls – and offers concrete tips on how to slow things down.
Technology-induced globalization means scientists from all over the world can share big, innovative ideas at breakneck speed,
Moore’s Law is, and why it’s important.
a great disruption occurred in 2007, in which three accelerating forces – technology, markets and climate change – all ramped up.
it means that this is a time of constant adaptation. If prior epochs of history were characterized by occasional destabilization, the modern world is one of near-constant
it means that this is a time of constant adaptation. If prior epochs of history were characterized by occasional destabilization, the modern world is one of near-constant destabilization; humans must constantly reevaluate their ecosystem, remaining agile in order to adapt to
it means that this is a time of constant adaptation. If prior epochs of history were characterized by occasional destabilization, the modern world is one of near-constant destabilization; humans must constantly reevaluate their ecosystem, remaining agile in order to adapt to a rapidly changing world.
in today’s world. But rather than a static stability, you can expect a dynamic stability, like the one you experience while riding a bike.
it will keep you afloat if you stay in motion.
In the blinks that follow, you’ll learn more about the specific forms of accelerations at hand and how you can keep pace in a world that’s moving faster than
In the blinks that follow, you’ll learn more about the specific forms of accelerations at hand and how you can keep pace in a world that’s moving faster than ever.
Bloomberg.com reported that the concentration of atmospheric CO2 is 35 percent higher than at its peak over the past 800,000 years; sea levels have reached their highest point in 115,000 years; and the nitrogen cycle is experiencing a more dramatic upheaval now than at any point in the last 2.5 billion years.
According to the United Nations, by 2050, the world population is expected to rise from around 7.2 billion today to 9.7 billion. All those additional people will mean more cars, more homes, more water and electricity consumption and a far greater carbon footprint.
The world is changing more quickly than ever. Rapidly evolving technology, global markets and climate change all imply significant accelerations to the pace of life – and these factors are exerting a major impact on our lives. In this wild new world, working together for the common good may be humanity’s last hope. Actionable advice: Get out there and interact. When the author asked Surgeon General Vivek Murthy what the leading disease affecting Americans is today, he answered immediately, “It’s not cancer. . . not heart disease. It’s
while we’re living in the most technologically networked and interconnected period in history, we are feeling more isolated than ever. In this environment, human-to-human interaction is essential to your health.
In Praise of Slowness (2005) offers both an indictment of and an alternative to the high-speed lifestyle that plagues many people today. It examines how the rat race impacts our minds, bodies and souls – and offers concrete tips on how to slow things down.
