The Age of Automation by Sir Leon Bagrit
Chairman of Elliott-Automation, Ltd.
This year's Reith Lecturer discusses the implications of using the new technology fully and confidently. Sir Leon speculates on the probable social benefits and on the changes in political and industrial organisation which he believes are likely to become necessary as automation extends into more and more fields-
1 3: Education for an Age of Automation
A considerable expansion in technical training can be assumed. What is even more necessary is an educational policy which aims at producing broadly trained, adaptable people at all levels. It is especially important that our leaders, both in government and in industry, should combine a real understanding of science with a strong sense of social and human responsibility.
Repeated on Monday, 7.30 (Third)
Next Sunday:
Some Political Considerations
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