IDG Contributor Network: Merging with the machine

As a long time CTO, I’m often asked about technology trends. Before I talk about the trends, it’s important that we understand that the rate of technological change driving these trends is accelerating exponetially. Exponential growth of technology capability is something hard for humans to grasp. 30 linear steps of advancement is just that, 30 steps forward, or across the room. 30 exponential steps is the equivalent of more than 25 times around the world! This is why you hear so ma