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The Age of Automation by Sir Leon Bagrit Chairman of Elliott-Automation, Ltd. 4: Some Political Considerations
Unless we in Britain establish automation rapidly and energetically, we shall find ourselves relegated to the position of a backward and impoverished country. An agreed national policy is essential, aimed at rebuilding our industry and economy on modern lines, and at creating a public opinion which will accept the fundamental technological and social changes involved.
Repeated on Monday at 7.30 (Third) Next Sunday: Some Industrial and Economic Consequences
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