Well, as technology progresses, we will become even more tightly coupled than before. Not sure if we could measure that, but if there is a coupling factor F, th

Well, as technology progresses, we will become even more tightly coupled than before. Not sure if we could measure that, but if there is a coupling factor F, then it's proportional to the level of advancement of our technology, and the square F^2 is proportional to the level of hurt that will ensue if it breaks down.