The phenomenon Peter describes is the result of the complex interplay of technological and sociological forces. Technological innovation is a primary driver of social evolution, which in turn drives further technological innovation. Within the enterprise, organizational adaptation to the constant and accelerating pace of change ultimately involves IT. And that's what makes software architecture at every level a lot like being stuck on George Jetson's treadmill.
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