12. The Digital Revolution: Only the Beginning, Only Just the Start

Change happens fast—or so we are told.

But if you think about the things in your life, including your home, wardrobe, or car, ask yourself, “how many have been thoroughly transformed over the last 20 years?” The answer might surprise you.

Chances are, you have many things in your world that really haven’t changed all that much. Take something as basic as your refrigerator. No doubt it is more modern than it was two decades ago. And probably better. The seals are tighter, the shelving more practical. But did the moisture sensor or dual-climate zones make it thoroughly different? Your milk and eggs don’t react as though they did.

Likewise, would someone really notice if you wore ...

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