In the garden today, I was thinking about momentum - for instance, the momentum of the weeds choking out my pineapples. They started small, and easy to remove, but didn't look like a big deal. Eventually, they crossed a threshold momentum where they took over the space.
Momentum in development, momentum in technologies, momentum in adoption...and momentum that feeds momentum are always fascinating and unpredictable. Look at how long and hard Facebook tried to push Metaverse, with all their resources...and no real traction. On the other hand, ChatGPT launches, and overturns the world.
The right technology at the right time overturns industries in the space of months - momentum is like leverage in its ability to powerfully shift paradigms, when harnessed.