ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ephemeralization

Ephemeralization is a way of doing more with less. It means using fewer things to do the same amount of work, or even more—doing more with less! It is often used when talking about technology and how technology is helping us do more with fewer resources. For example, instead of needing to use a lot of paper to read books, you can now use your phone or a tablet to read them, which uses fewer resources.