Love it 

 I like to bounce random things off Claude to see if any signal comes back. "Miles per block" has a slow start, but each bulletpoint in this one cuts a little deeper:

> Ah, I see! Thank you for clarifying. You're looking for a more metaphorical interpretation of "miles per block" as a concept related to technological progress. That's a fascinating perspective. Let's explore some metaphorical consequences and extrapolations:

1. Accelerating pace of innovation:
   - "Miles per block" could represent how quickly society advances with each technological breakthrough.
   - We might measure progress not in years, but in technological "blocks" or paradigm shifts.

2. Uneven development:
   - Some fields might advance rapidly (high miles per block), while others lag behind (low miles per block).
   - This could lead to societal imbalances as certain sectors outpace others.

3. Perception of time:
   - Our sense of time passing could be tied to technological advancements rather than traditional calendars.
   - "It's been three major AI breakthroughs since we last met" instead of "It's been two years."

4. Societal adaptation rates:
   - "Miles per block" could represent how quickly society adapts to each new technological shift.
   - We might measure cultural flexibility by how many "miles" of progress we can handle per "block" of innovation.

5. Ethical distance:
   - The gap between technological capability and ethical frameworks could be measured in "miles per block."
   - We might ask, "Are our ethics keeping pace with our innovations?"

6. Knowledge obsolescence:
   - Skills and knowledge might have a "half-life" measured in technological blocks rather than years.
   - Education systems might need to be restructured around this new tempo of change.

7. Economic disruption cycles:
   - Business models and entire industries might rise and fall within the span of a few "blocks."
   - Economic planning could shift to a "per block" basis rather than annual or quarterly.

8. Generational divides:
   - Instead of Millennials or Gen Z, generations might be defined by the major technological "blocks" they lived through.
   - "I'm from the pre-AI block" or "I grew up during the quantum computing blocks."

9. Progress measurement:
   - Nations might be ranked not by GDP, but by their "miles per block" - how much they advance with each technological leap.

10. Psychological impact:
    - Mental health issues related to the pace of change could be described in terms of one's ability to cope with the "miles per block" of society.

This metaphorical view of "miles per block" offers a new lens through which to examine our relationship with technological progress and its impact on various aspects of society. It highlights the accelerating and sometimes uneven nature of advancement, and how it shapes our perception of time, progress, and even our identities.

Would you like to delve deeper into any of these ideas or explore other metaphorical angles?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

"one's ability to cope with the "miles per block" of society". Damn. 

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