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Re: fHuman vs. natural influences on the environment



charliew wrote:

> Regarding automation, men have been trying to slow down
> technological advancement of machines since the beginning of
> the industrial revolution.  There are so many inventors,
> particularly in the more industrial countries, that this is
> an impossible task.  You either learn to adapt to new
> technology, or you get left way behind.  It's literally that
> simple.The problem is becoming dependent on a piece of technology and having the 
manufacturer change it just enough to where you cannot use it any more. 
For example, in the 40's you could buy a combine that had a 7' header so 
you could handle up to 80 acres of grain.  Today the smallest has a 24' 
header and requires 1000's of acres to justife its cost.
Dale Wagner
Gardiner OR