On the explosion of automation.
Expert InsightsPublished 1964
Comments on the impact of automation on a capitalistic and democratic society. While automation would increase even without computers, its effects are intensified by them. Coupled with an increase in general efficiency and in advanced technology, automation will remove many jobs from industry. The author points out the need for training and retraining of the resulting unemployed. 5 pp.
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- Year: 1964
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- DOI: https://doi.org/10.7249/pubs
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