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The chief product of an automated society is a widespread and deepening sense of boredom
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"The chief product of an automated society is a widespread and deepening sense of boredom"

- C. Northcote Parkinson

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This quote by C. Northcote Parkinson speaks to the possible repercussions of an automatic society. Automation has the possible to make life easier and more effective, however it can likewise cause a sense of dullness. As machines take control of a growing number of the jobs that utilized to require human labor, people may find themselves with less to do and less to be thinking about. This can lead to a feeling of passiveness and disinterest on the planet around them, as well as a lack of inspiration to pursue meaningful activities. This can be particularly true for those who are unemployed or underemployed due to automation. In an automated society, the primary item may be a prevalent and deepening sense of monotony, which can have an unfavorable influence on people and society as a whole.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by C. Northcote Parkinson between June 30, 1909 and March 9, 1993. He/she was a famous Historian from United Kingdom. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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