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That was my thought as well. The dates don't quite line up. Computers weren't widespread until the mid to late 1970s when mini-computers started to show up in s
by jayvanguard 11y ago
That was my thought as well. The dates don't quite line up. Computers weren't widespread until the mid to late 1970s when mini-computers started to show up in smaller businesses.
Even then, very small numbers of people were actually working with the computers and the paper office was still in full force. It wasn't until the 1980s that computers were ubiquitous in a way that it clearly affected the vast majority of the population.
- kevin_thibedeau 11y agoI would say it wasn't until the 90's that automation technology was sophisticated enough to start displacing workers. Before then it was used to do new things or amplify worker productivity. A TV remote from the 80's wasn't taking away a job from a house servant who would stand by to change the channel for you. Consider how the development of machine tools in 1800's created more opportunity for work in areas that were previously limited to skilled craftsmen.