Lean Agile Brighton 2019

Humans have always used tools to shape their environment and their lives, from stone axes to modern technology. The shift from stone tools to metal ones took millions of years. From metal tools to machines took thousands. From machines to computers, mere centuries... and it's getting faster. But why is it happening, what does it mean, and what can we do about it?Humans have always used tools to shape their environment and their lives, from stone axes to modern technology. The shift from stone tools to metal ones took millions of years. From metal tools to machines took thousands. From machines to computers, mere centuries... and it's getting faster. But why is it happening, and what does it mean for our social and technological landscape?

In this talk we look at some different perspectives on the accelerating pace of change of technology and the implications for our work and our relationships... with some hope-filled hints and tips for what to do about it!