In their original paper, Nelson and Phelps (1966) developed the concept of “technological gap”, defined as the percentage difference between the technology operated by the typical machine in the economy and the one embodied in the leading-edge machine.
The technology gap between Nokia phones back in the day when smartpho.nes came about had destroyed Nokia's title of "king of cell phones".
by itsametoo February 26, 2022
A mental state in which overwhelming use of technology alters behavior usually negatively, but not exclusively negatively in relation to social functionality.
The men and women lost interest in one another. Instead of taking each other out on dates they stayed home and played with their Iphones.
Joe was really trying to get Sally's attention by making eye contact. She was making love to her Iphone so much she didn't notice.
Although there were 20 people sitting together in a room, they all were on their Iphones and wouldn't talk to one another. They were in a state of deep technological hypnosis.
Joe was really trying to get Sally's attention by making eye contact. She was making love to her Iphone so much she didn't notice.
Although there were 20 people sitting together in a room, they all were on their Iphones and wouldn't talk to one another. They were in a state of deep technological hypnosis.
by Ontological June 24, 2018
The most LIT college in the world. Literally. careers.insidehighered.com/getasset/32ed8344-948f-4503-bb08-a2a63f23d0cc/
Person 1: I'm gonna get soooo lit down in college.
Person 2: Where at?
Person 1: Lamar Institute of Technology, or LIT
Person 2: Where at?
Person 1: Lamar Institute of Technology, or LIT
by ultragamer066 July 26, 2017
by kerbolisat June 21, 2024
A severe technological/informational overload that, over time, defocuses and numbs individuals such that they fail to close communication loops effectively and/or efficiently and, eventually, in acute cases, fail to respond at all.
The ding-dongs at Time Warner Cable are suffering from Acute Technological ADD. No matter what happens, they never get it right, and they rarely call me back.
by LiveDeliberately January 25, 2011
Technology school in Lebanon County Pa ,full of hicks, that try to act like they are from the city, and most of the students end up working at jobs somewhat in their field of study, Diesel Technology has the most tire marks and smoke.
by Sweigart34 November 25, 2019
An example of a replacive technology is the self-checkout.
by unfilteredthoughts April 06, 2021