Discontinuity: breakthrough innovations introduce new models that depart from dominant approaches¶

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q1 i? A breakthrough innovation exhibits discontinuity: it introduces new models that depart from dominant approaches and challenge existing constraints, often making prior methods obsolete or clearly inferior. → Friedman 2026

Evidence¶

Friedman 2026¶

Friedman, K., Benge-Steele, C., & Woods, A.D. (2026). ATS Field Note: Breakthrough Innovation. ATS Hub Field Note Series. https://doi.org/10.51388/20.500.12265/297

q1 · i? · theoretical · r2

Conceptual field note defining the discontinuity factor, drawing on research on technological discontinuities and architectural innovation. The article states the factor "Introduces new models that depart from dominant approaches and challenge existing constraints." Kindergarten is given as the example of a play-based, developmentally informed departure from formal instruction or no schooling.

"Introduces new models that depart from dominant approaches and challenge existing constraints. Often make prior methods obsolete or clearly inferior by redefining the problem or opportunity space."

Discussion¶

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