This paper offers a critical examination of the recent evolutionary theory of technological change proposed by Koppl et.al (2023). Their theory, centred on the concept of 'tinkering' and formalised in the Theory of the Adjacent Possible (TAP) equation, presents an intriguing explanation for the 'great enrichment' and the industrial revolution. While acknowledging the theory's strengths, particularly its ability to replicate historical patterns of economic growth, this critique argues that Koppl et al.'s model simultaneously over-complicates and oversimplifies key aspects of technological evolution. The paper concludes by recommending a more nuanced approach that integrates empirical evidence and historical context to better understand the determinants of technological innovation and economic growth.
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