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> It is the deep, slow-moving tectonic plate on which we build a myriad of other business.

I agree. I think it is worth considering the concept of Shearing Layers [1] - where successful artefacts (buildings, systems, organisations) tend to be composed of layers that change at different rates, and this confers stability and adaptability. Layers that change rapidly (tech-mediated culture, web technology, etc) need lower layers that move slower (net infrastructure, http, email, etc.)

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shearing_layers



Exactly - The fast learns, the slow remembers.




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