You might also be interested in exploring the parallel between evolutionary punctuated equilibrium and Christensen's "Innovator's Dilemma", which is the result

You might also be interested in exploring the parallel between evolutionary punctuated equilibrium and Christensen's "Innovator's Dilemma", which is the result of a bottom up incremental improvement in capabilities creating an "overhang" that eventually (and suddenly) displaces the "apex".