# We are living in exponential times.

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**Created:** [March 11, 2008, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/we-are-living-in-exponential-times/44840 "2008-03-11T17:08:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\
**Post date:** [March 12, 2008, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/we-are-living-in-exponential-times/44840/106 "2008-03-12T09:06:38Z")

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> [@Fry](#):
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> Yo I’m talking about how life, the world, was different just 10-20 years ago. Not just old shit that’s been replaced with new shit.
> 
> Ever open an actual encyclopedia?
> 
> Ever go to a library and take out books to research a paper?
> 
> Remember when there wasn’t a Bush or Clinton running for office? (Hasn’t happened in 20 years.)

my point stands… people have moved onto lower friction means of learning & socializing.

Why do you think aliens always had thin little bodies & large heads? Evolution of technology allowed their physiological evolution to peeter away muscle mass & physical ability… since they didn’t need it.

:tinfoilhat:

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