Quote by Alvin Toffler

Man has a limited biological capacity for change. When this capacity is overwhelmed, the capacity is in future shock.

Man has a limited biological capacity for change. When this

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This quote suggests that human beings have a biological or physiological limit when it comes to adapting to change. If they are exposed to an excessive amount of change or rapid societal advancements surpassing their capacity to cope, they experience a phenomenon known as "future shock." This indicates that individuals can become overwhelmed or disoriented when faced with too much change and struggle to adapt to the new circumstances they find themselves in.

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