The Spread of Tech: A Social Puzzle

Ever thought about how tech spreads in our world? It's like a game of tag, but instead of kids running around, it's people using different gadgets. You see, using varied tech isn't free. It costs money to keep all those devices talking to each other, especially when they come from different companies. So, what happens? People start to adopt the tech and providers of those they frequently interact with.

Picture a big ol' web of tech, constantly in motion. Math and computer models show that from a random start, top-notch tech spreads super fast, shaping how our tech progresses. The more connected folks are, the quicker the tech spreads. Over time, tech levels bunch up into groups, big and small, following a predictable pattern. And when tech takes a big leap forward? Boy, does it spread fast!

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