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there are kind of two inter-related factors here: too many stimuli creating hyperspeed evolution AND too strong a pull through and subsequent exposure by those seeking to capitalise on new and emerging trends.
the two go hand in hand and always have however those seeking and those delivering these new trends have faster and more efficient means ie. technology.
one argument is that the exposure kills the "thing" before it has grown and developed into something with real meaning.
musical examples: disco, hip-hop, house music all existed for a number of years before they existed on a recorded format, given a name, and exploited - they were allosed to grow into whole attitude and a styles of musical and social interaction for a significant number of contributors and participants. before being watered down and made formulaic based on appeal to the lowest common denominator.
this process just happens increasingly faster these days.
*rambles and drifts way off topic...i guess i'm talking more about the cultural context the designer works in