Isn't this what is supposed to happen? I mean the whole point of education from the early days is that everyone is collectively standing on the shoulders of the previous generation.

If the idea of accelerating knowledge acquisition - across all domains - is working, then it stands to reason that those with the most plastic brains and access to a wealth of knowledge, as well as tools to figure out what is relevant and contextual, will be able to outperform those who have well worn cognitive paths.

Seems like a great thing to me - but terrifying for anyone who is used to the idea that more time = better.