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Computers are part of automation, just like chainsaws. It's not a new phenomena. It's been sweeping through all industries the whole time.

The thing is, efficiency unveils new possibilities, and possibilities induce demand, consumption. We are much more efficient than 10 years ago, but also consume at a much faster pace.

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Past patterns are not always a sufficient predictor of future patterns. Some patterns may even last for hundreds or thousands of years, then disappear due to technological or cultural changes. As Yogi Berra said, "It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future."