Innovation is outpacing our ability to regulate it

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EfGYfkYDVig4gFjWr4iRr?si=y8O3ZqQUSUaLlJM0oUstyw 

This AI generated podcast was created from 2 combined sources, which were original blog posts from Joe Bartolo in the spring of 2025, addressing the critical challenge of technological innovation significantly outpacing regulatory capabilities across multiple domains. One document introduces a specific mathematical model Joe Bartolo created, the Formula for Innovation Tracking, designed to quantify the resulting regulatory lag ($L$) by comparing the rate of innovation ($I$) against the time required for official regulation ($R$). Complementing this calculation, the second source provides extensive real-world evidence that technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, and genetic editing have advanced without adequate oversight. This pervasive governance gap is primarily attributed to a regulatory knowledge deficit, noting that many policymakers lack the specialized technical expertise needed to develop informed and timely frameworks. Ultimately, both texts underscore the urgent need for adaptive and technically informed governance to prevent systemic risks and align innovation with broader ethical and societal standards.