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Back in the 1980's Alvin Toffler wrote a book on "Future
Shock" in which he painted a scenario describing
"change for the sake of change". He predicted the coming
generations would be so accustomed to change that change would become a habit.
I noticed when I tried to replace an electronic a/c
thermostat and couldn't find the standard electro mechanical Honeywell round
baby that has been standard for years.
Kyle Mc. mentioned older autos. Looking over the new
stuff with the computers, I wonder if the Cubans could convert a new fuel
injected computerized model back to the carb with distributor, points and
coil.
Hmmm. Maybe I better not scrap my old 1948 chev 1/2 ton
pickup w/ 6 cylinders.
Interesting thought I have regarding technology. We may
be in approaching a technilogical future shock where segments of the
industrial base cannot accelerate to the speed required to keep pace with change
in the level of technology of the other segments. What will need to give
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Richard
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