Hi, Consider this, Moore's Law has for the past few decades successfuly described the increase in computer performance, at least within experimental error. It has proven it's success, at least short term, from the school of hard knocks. But what *is* Moore's Law? It clearly doesn't discuss the fundamental technology of computing and its limitations. Is it in fact the mathematical description of our understanding and ability to apply that comprehension to the real world. Is it in fact a mathematical model of the limits of human reasoning and not computing technology per se. If Moore's Law is fundamentaly valid over the long-term it should be applicable to other forms of human endeavor since the limits of human reasoning and comprehension would seem to be a characteristic of our mind and not a particular area of application. What other forms of human exploration when examined in this light follow the curve? Perhaps Moore's Law is a measure of an ecomomic systems' ability to apply and distribute technology to the society in a non-breakthrough, an ah-hah experience where there is a fundamental shift of paradigm, environment. If so, what other forms of economic expansion follow this curve? However, if Moore's Law is only applicable to computing technology; Why? Why should such a simple curve describe such a complex and inherently non-deterministic area? ____________________________________________________________________ | | | When a man assumes a public trust, he should | | consider himself public property. | | | | Thomas Jefferson | | | | | | _____ The Armadillo Group | | ,::////;::-. Austin, Tx. USA | | /:'///// ``::>/|/ http://www.ssz.com/ | | .', |||| `/( e\ | | -====~~mm-'`-```-mm --'- Jim Choate | | ravage@ssz.com | | 512-451-7087 | |____________________________________________________________________|