The Law of Time is an objective process of changing the ratio of reference frequencies: the frequency of generational change among people and the frequency of technology (information) updates. This is the main factor that destroys old power systems.
The Essence of the Break
A tectonic shift has occurred in human history:
- Era “Before”: Technologies changed more slowly than generations. Grandfather, father, and grandson lived in the same technological environment (“Stone Age” or “Steam Age”). Knowledge was stable, and it could be hidden, forming an elite (“initiates”).
- Era “After” (Now): Technologies change multiple times within a single lifetime. What you learned in school becomes outdated by the time you graduate from university.
Change of Logic: Learn or Die
The Law of Time has abolished the old axiom “Old Age = Wisdom.” Previously, one could learn a craft in youth and support a family until old age. Now, knowledge becomes obsolete every 5-10 years. The logic of behavior has shifted from “Learned and Apply” to “Learn Continuously.” Those who stopped updating their knowledge after university now find themselves on the sidelines of history, regardless of past achievements. This causes social chaos but also opens social elevators for those who are ready for constant renewal.
The Collapse of the Elite
This law has destroyed the monopoly of the “elites” on knowledge. The secret inevitably becomes public. The old mass-elite pyramid no longer works because the “mass” is now capable of receiving and processing information faster than the “elite” can restructure their manipulation methods. As Pushkin wrote about the Global Predictor: “But against the law of time, his science is weak.”
Why Are We So Tired?
The human psyche is biologically unadapted to such a frequency of information change. We live in a state of permanent “information shock.” The rise of depression, burnout, and clip thinking is a side effect of the Law of Time. The psyche tries to protect itself by shutting down the depth of perception. The only way to maintain sanity is through strict information hygiene and the development of methodological thinking (the ability to see the essence rather than memorizing terabytes of facts).
Man Evgeny – blog author
I lived and studied abroad in New Zealand, taking English language courses. I lived and worked in South Korea in the fields and at sea. In total, I’ve visited four different countries, different from those where Russian is spoken. I’ve interacted with people from at least 20 different cultures, religions, and faiths. I share my experiences on my blog. I try not to judge or make any judgments, but I do draw conclusions.