In 30 exponential steps (doublings), you travel 1 billion meters or approximately 26 times around the planet, whereas 30 linear steps take you only 30 meters from your starting point; this illustrates the fundamental disconnect between human linear intuition and exponential technological reality that entrepreneurs must understand.
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Peter DiamandisEvidence Quote
“In 30 doublings, you're not across the street. You've gone a billion meters away. Put differently, you've gone 26 times around the planet.”
Created: 8/13/2026, 10:25:00 AM
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