How New Technologies Fuel the ‘Outdate Power’ Increase
In the breakneck race of innovation, we often celebrate the dazzling speed, efficiency, and intelligence of new technologies. Yet, lurking in the shadows of every breakthrough is a profound, often overlooked side effect: the rapid surge of ‘Outdate Power.’ This term, which we define as the cumulative economic, environmental, and social cost of rendering existing, functional infrastructure and skills obsolete, is becoming one of the defining paradoxes of the modern digital era. As we move deeper into a world dominated by AI and hyper-connectivity, understanding and managing the growing ‘Outdate Power’ is crucial for sustainable progress.
Understanding the Surge in ‘Outdate Power’
The acceleration of technology—driven primarily by Moore’s Law and the exponential growth of data—means that the time between a technology’s introduction and its obsolescence is shrinking dramatically. In 2025, this power is amplified by three key forces:
1. The Generative AI Leap and Skill Obsolescence
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