1967 Speech About Progress, Computers, and Staying Human in an Age of Automation
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A 1967 speech by Ove Arup discusses the impact of computers on society and the importance of staying human in an age of automation, sparking reflections on the benefits and risks of technological progress.
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Expect computers to amplify our bigoted nature. Btw: "Mumbo-jumbo"