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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