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Nation-states cannot regulate exponential digital technologies (tech-states) using the same processes and tactics used to regulate analog technologies. It simply won't work; the bullet train is moving too fast. Regulations are always going to be trailing, playing catch up. More often than not, they are reactively responding to problems and issues.

New exponential technology companies require new “tricks” for oversight.

The relationship between tech companies and regulations reminds me of a chameleon. The slow speed at which chameleons walk is metaphorically how governments and regulators are approaching regulating tech-state companies. These tech-state companies are like flies, flapping their wings 230 beats per second.

The chameleon has had to adapt its tongue to move as fast as the fly, without moving its entire body in order to keep up. Do yourself a favor and watch a video of a chameleon catching a fly in slow motion. It's impressive! If nation-state regulators are to ever catch up with the big, fast-moving wings of exponential tech, they have to adapt like the chameleon.

What is needed is a fundamental change so that nation-states can regain their power and protect the planet and all of humanity, not just a fortunate few.