11 Technological Waves Timeline (1870–2026)
Select or scrub a wave to inspect concentration trajectories, adoption velocities, and market power moats
Top-1 Market Share (%)
HHI Concentration Index (0–10,000)
Years to 50% Consumer Adoption
Titan Comparison Matrix
Compare historical industrial magnates with modern AI magnates across capital intensity & regulatory lag
John D. Rockefeller
Automotive / Oil (1890s)
Controlled 90% of US oil refining through infrastructure integration (pipelines/refineries). Faced major regulatory dissolution (Sherman Act 1911).
11 Technological Waves Comparative Evidence
Comprehensive data breakdown supporting market concentration calculations
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