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Quotes About Automation

Modern man no longer works at what cannot be abbreviated
~ Paul Valery
Few companies that installed computers to reduce the employment of clerks have realized their expectations.... They now need more, and more expensive clerks even though they call them "operators" or "programmers."
~ Peter F. Drucker
I grew up on a farm," Ayanna protested. "We worked the land." She pulled a face. "Well, I helped Dad program the agribots.
~ Peter F. Hamilton
He told his e-butler to have the maidbots start a decent meal and open some wine to breathe. By the time he got home it should be ready.
~ Peter F. Hamilton
Computers aren't smart, just fast. Garbage in, garbage out.
~ Peter F. Hamilton