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... One result is technological unemployment or "displacement" of workers. This is a potent political and economic issue.
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... 60 ENGINEERING IN SOCIETY instead to be a highly dynamic process, with adjustments being made continuously Office of Technology Assessment, 1984~. However, whether or not severe displacement does occur, the panel believes that public perception of it is the key issue.
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  • technological unemployment
  • continuing education


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